Deputy Home Manager – Residential Care Home
Plymouth | Full-time | Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Deputy Home Manager to join a well-established residential care home located in a stunning waterfront setting in Plymouth.
The home offers a modern, welcoming environment following extensive refurbishment, with en-suite bedrooms, nurses’ stations on each floor, comfortable lounges, outdoor terraces, and facilities designed to promote dignity, comfort, and independence. The service also benefits from close links to a wider retirement community, creating a vibrant and supportive atmosphere for residents.
About the Service
The service is operated by a long-established charitable organisation run by the Catholic congregation, the Sisters of Nazareth. The charity is committed to providing vulnerable people with a secure, healthy, and nurturing environment where they feel respected, valued, and comfortable on a daily basis.
Residents benefit from thoroughly refurbished and renovated accommodation, delivered by a professional and dedicated staff team. The service has strong community links, with GPs visiting regularly, and operates in line with modern inspection and regulatory requirements. A strong emphasis is placed on emotional wellbeing, independence, and meaningful living, with residents supported to access a range of stimulating activities and personal interests.
About the Role
As Deputy Home Manager, you will support the General Manager in the day-to-day running of the home and deputise in their absence. You will play a key leadership role in ensuring the delivery of a safe, effective, and high-quality care service that meets regulatory standards and the individual needs of residents.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all aspects of care delivery and daily operations within the home
Develop, review, and update person-centred care plans
Maintain accurate medication records and documentation
Provide clinical guidance, support, and mentorship to care staff
Ensure safe staffing levels through effective rota management, including occasional out-of-hours cover
Build strong relationships with families, healthcare professionals, and community partners
Communicate effectively with relatives and external professionals
Provide professional supervision and support to staff
Assess and manage clinical risk and ensure regulatory compliance
Maintain confidentiality across all areas of care and management
About You
Experience in a senior or leadership role within a care home setting
Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care
A confident, supportive leader with strong organisational skills
Kind, empathetic, and professional in your approach
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and best practice
Ideally hold SVQ Social Services & Healthcare SCQF Level 7 (or equivalent)
SSSC registration is essential
All posts are subject to satisfactory references and PVG disclosure.
Benefits
PVG disclosure certificate paid for
Enhanced overtime rates
Structured induction and ongoing learning & development
Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7, 365 support for colleagues and their families (covering physical, mental, and financial wellbeing)
Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme, offering thousands of online and high-street discounts
Pension contributions
Paid holidays
Free onsite parking
National Living Wage paid for colleagues aged 18–22