Deputy Manager

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Deputy Manager to join a luxury, purpose-built elderly care home in Chelmsford. This role offers the chance to work alongside an experienced General Manager within a high-end setting, supporting the delivery of exceptional person-centred care while leading and developing a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving quality, compliance, operational performance and resident satisfaction for a provider committed to delivering outstanding standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

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• Support the General Manager with the day-to-day running of the home.
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• Support occupancy, customer experience and commercial performance.
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• Lead, motivate and develop department heads and wider care teams.
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• Ensure exceptional, person-centred care is delivered at all times.
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• Maintain compliance with CQC regulations and internal quality standards.
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• Build positive relationships with residents, relatives and healthcare professionals.
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• Assist with budget management, rota planning and resource allocation.
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• Drive continuous improvement through coaching, supervision and performance management.
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About You

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• Previous experience in a Deputy Manager, Clinical Lead or senior management role within elderly care.
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• Nurse with current NMC preferred but not essential.
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• Strong leadership and people management skills.
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• Sound understanding of CQC regulations and quality governance.
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• Commercially aware with excellent organisational skills.
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• Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and developing others.
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Package

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• £60,000 - £70,000 DOE
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• Excellent career development opportunities with a growing provider.
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• Supportive senior leadership team.
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• Opportunity to work within a luxury care home committed to exceptional resident experiences.
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