Hours: 40 hours per week (including weekend working)
Salary: £36,500 – £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
At Anchor, we believe later life should be lived with choice, dignity and purpose. We are seeking an experienced and committed Care Home Deputy Manager to join the leadership team at The Ridings, Banbury. This role is ideal for a Deputy Manager with a strong background in residential care, who is confident supporting the operational and clinical leadership of a care home for older people.
As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Home Manager to support the effective day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care. You will play a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance, embedding Anchor’s values, and creating a positive culture for residents, families and colleagues.
About You:
1. You will be an experienced Care Home Deputy Manager who leads with integrity, empathy and confidence, and who is passionate about delivering outstanding care. You will bring:
2. Proven experience in a Deputy Manager role within a residential care home
3. A strong understanding of the needs of older people and person-centred care delivery
4. Sound knowledge of CQC fundamental standards, inspections and regulatory compliance
5. Demonstrable experience of safeguarding vulnerable adults, including local and national policies
6. Confidence in supporting the Home Manager and deputising in their absence
7. Strong people management skills, including supervising, coaching and developing colleagues
8. Experience of audits, quality monitoring and driving continuous improvement
9. Good knowledge of health & safety legislation, medication management and infection prevention and control
10. Experience managing rotas, staffing levels and skill mix to meet residents’ needs
11. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
12. Confidence using IT systems to maintain accurate, confidential records
13. A resilient, adaptable approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
14. A genuine passion for improving the lives of older people
About The Ridings
The Ridings is a well-established Anchor care home in Banbury, known for its warm atmosphere and strong sense of community. The home focuses on supporting residents to live later life their way, encouraging independence while delivering care that is compassionate, respectful and tailored to individual needs. Strong relationships between residents, families and colleagues sit at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for someone who shares Anchor’s commitment to putting residents first. You will be customer-focused, quality-driven and detail-oriented, supporting the home to deliver consistently high standards of care and experience.
Please note that all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
The Ridings in Banbury is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 48 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.
15. Welcoming homely atmosphere
16. Friendly and supportive team
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
17. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
18. Mental health support
19. Flexible working options
Finance
20. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
21. Quick and easy pension transfer service
22. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
23. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
24. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
25. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
26. Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated
Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.