Overview
As a Deputy Home Manager, you will ensure the level of clinical care goes beyond professional standards and statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements. This includes providing specialist nursing support and advice, taking responsibility for resident care in the Home Manager's absence, and supervising/coaching colleagues to deliver empathetic, resident-centred care.
Job responsibilities
As a Deputy Home Manager, you will:
* Provide specialist nursing support and advice
* Take responsibility for resident care in the Home Manager's absence
* Supervise and coach colleagues to deliver outstanding, empathetic resident care
About us
At HC-One, kindness is more than a word. It is a belief that caring for people means caring about what matters most to them so we can support them to lead their best possible life. We value five qualities we call the HC-One Way: Kindness, Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity, Courage, and Inclusivity. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Job requirements
HC-One is looking for a Deputy Home Manager with:
* A valid NMC PIN
* Knowledge of National Standards
* Familiarity with the NMC code of practice
* A background in person-centred care planning within a care home
* A brilliant, positive energy and the ability to work well with people
* Strong mentoring, time management, and record-keeping skills
* A considerate and kind communication approach with residents and colleagues
You will value kindness above all, as it drives our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. All colleagues are expected to recognise signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. Safeguarding training is required, and you should be able to seek appropriate advice and escalate concerns when action is not taken.
Safeguarding and ethics
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. All colleagues attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should be able to recognise signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and report concerns appropriately.
Additional information about HC-One
To provide the kindest possible care, we uphold the 5 qualities described above. Our workforce learns from and represents the communities we serve, supports continuous professional development, and offers pathways to regional and national progression. We invest in our people through robust career development, CPD, and post-graduate programmes.
Rewards and benefits
In addition to salary, we offer:
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Free uniform
* Homemade meals on shift
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance
* Wagestream for financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay
* Learning and development opportunities and support to achieve qualifications
* GP online service for you and your children under 16
* Access to over 1600 high street discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
* Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
* Refer a Friend scheme
We are committed to ensuring our current and future colleagues can be their true selves, with inclusive practices and swift recruitment. Pay rate is subject to experience and qualifications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
(See job requirements above.)
Experience
Experience in deputy home management or a similar leadership role within a care setting is desirable but not required to be stated here explicitly beyond what is in the job requirements.
Additional Criteria
Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure will be sought from the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for previous convictions.
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