Deputy Care Home Manager

Deputy Care Home Manager Garforth | £30,000 – £35,000 We are seeking a values-driven Deputy Care Home Manager to support the leadership of a warm, person-centred residential service. This role is ideal for an experienced care leader who combines operational confidence with genuine compassion and who is ready to influence quality, culture, and outcomes at senior level. The Role Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help shape a safe, compliant, and nurturing environment where residents are truly known, respected, and empowered. You will lead by example, support staff development, and ensure the highest standards of care are consistently delivered. Key Responsibilities • Support the overall management and day-to-day running of the home • Lead, motivate, and develop senior carers and care teams • Champion person-centred care, dignity, and choice at all times • Ensure compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements • Support care planning, risk management, and clinical oversight • Drive continuous improvement, audits, and quality initiatives • Deputise for the Registered Manager when required What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in a senior role within residential care • Strong knowledge of CQC frameworks and best practice • Confident people manager with a calm, supportive leadership style • Passion for delivering compassionate, relationship-led care • Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards) What’s On Offer • Competitive salary with clear progression opportunities • Supportive senior leadership and autonomy to lead meaningfully • Ongoing professional development and funded qualifications • A positive, values-led culture focused on people, not just processes • Stability within a well-resourced and quality-focused service If you are a senior care professional looking to step into a role where your leadership truly matters, we would welcome your application. Our Promise: At New Way Recruitment, we believe in Heart-Led Hiring in Care. Guided by our ethos of “Recruiting with Care, Placing with Purpose”, we are committed to a recruitment experience where compassion meets opportunity. Our promise is simple: a heart-led, confidential, and individually tailored approach for every candidate and client we support. You can be assured that our team handles every step of the process with integrity, understanding, and genuine care. If you’re considering your next move and this job sounds like something you would be interested in then please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we’re here to help. INDHP