Deputy manager in oxford)

Deputy Manager

Location: Oxford

Salary: £46,000 to £54,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours excluding breaks / 5 days per week

Closing date: Monday 13 th July 2026 at 12.00 noon.

Fairfield Residential Home is an independent charity providing care and assistance to elderly residents in a unique and supportive environment.

Fairfield Residential Home is looking for a Deputy Manager to join the Senior Leadership Team at Fairfield and assist in leading the staff team to continue to provide excellent care and to work towards an outstanding CQC rating.

Job Purpose

To work under the general direction of the RM in making sure that the service is safe and provides effective care for every resident and that each resident maintains their independence, retains choice and dignity and lives a full life and to deputise for the RM in her absence.

Professional Skills, Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working in Social Care at a senior level.
• Level 5 NVQ in Management or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of the Health & Social Care Act 2008 and its amendments.
• Working knowledge of GDPR and related data protection legislation.
• Understanding of audit and quality monitoring in a care setting.
• Working experience of drawing up and carrying out a Plan of Care.
• Experience of line management of staff.
• Experience and sound understanding of care management and medication software including dealing with updates and faults.
• Experience and knowledge of technology appropriate to care homes and similar settings such as call bell systems, sensor mats, alarms and CCTV systems.
• Excellent IT skills including excel, word, outlook, use of databases and apps.
• Experience and strong skills in writing management reports and presenting data.
• Knowledge of business support, administration systems, processes and best practice.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Fairfield Residential Home, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.fairfieldhome.co.uk/about-us/our-people/work-with-us/