Deputy Care Manager

Deputy Care Manager | Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire Salary: £35,000 per year Full-time / 40 hours per week / Monday-Friday (flexibility is essential for emergency cover) We are recruiting on behalf of Harrogate Neighbours Housing Association for an experienced and confident Care Manager to lead the care team at Heath Lodge in Boroughbridge. This hands-on leadership role is for someone who is passionate about delivering high standards of person-centred care and building a positive, motivated team culture.If you are a Deputy Manager from a Residential Home environment, this could be the ideal role for you.  The Role As Care Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operational management of care delivery within the home.Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, supervising and supporting senior carers, team leaders and care staff
• Promoting a positive environment that upholds dignity, independence and choice
• Ensuring care is delivered in line with individual needs and care plans
• Acting as a visible, hands-on leader, stepping into care delivery where needed
• Conducting team meetings, supervisions and appraisals
• Monitoring performance and implementing support or improvement plans
• Overseeing care documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Supporting safe medication processes and staff competency
• Assisting with rota planning to ensure fair and effective staffing coverage
• Working collaboratively with catering, housekeeping and other departments
• Managing concerns or complaints sensitively and professionally
• Preparing reports for senior management
• Participating in the on-call rota and supporting the team during emergencies

About You We are looking for an experienced care professional who can combine operational oversight with strong people leadership.Essential requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience within the care sector
• At least 3 years' supervisory experience at Deputy Manager level
• Ideally Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care
• Strong leadership and mentoring capability
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A solid understanding of safeguarding, compliance and regulatory standards
• A genuine commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care

You will be someone who leads by example and creates a culture of accountability, collaboration and compassion.Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 per year
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Free on-site parking
• Paid lunch break with lunch provided
• Group and 1-to-1 wellbeing sessions
• Long service recognition
• Referral bonuses
• Healthcare cash plan
• Blue Light Card with discounts across hundreds of retailers

If you are an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up, or an existing Care Manager seeking a new challenge in a well-established organisation, we would welcome your application.Please apply with your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.Key Appointments UK Ltd will assess your suitability for the role based on the information contained in your CV and application. This includes skills, experience, education, and location. By applying for this role, you give consent for your CV to be processed by Key Appointments for recruitment purposes only. Our full Privacy Policy is available at key-appointments