Assistant Care Home Manager

Location:

Lowestoft (NR32) – Suffolk, East Anglia, United Kingdom

Salary:

Up to £30160 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Health, Nursing & Social Services Jobs

Advertiser:

Jupiter Recruitment

Job ID:

132707267

Posted On:

19 February 2026

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Deputy Care Home Manager to work in an exceptional care home based in the Lowestoft, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers

This is a modern, luxury, well equipped care home providing the highest standards of care and support in a very homely and comfortable environment

To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

As the Deputy Care Home Manager your key responsibilities include:

* Support the Care Home Manager in daily operations and assume delegated duties in their absence
* Lead and supervise care staff, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care aligned with residents’ care plans
* Monitor residents’ well-being, adjust care plans, and manage medication
* Oversee staff performance, training, and development, conducting appraisals and mentoring
* Act as safeguarding lead in the Manager’s absence, reporting concerns and ensuring compliance with policies
* Ensure adherence to health, safety, infection control, and regulatory standards
* Maintain communication with residents, families, and external professionals
* Promote a positive work environment and encourage resident social engagement

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

* Previous Deputy Home Manager experience
* The ability to engage with the service users to understand their needs in order to provide excellent services of care
* Ability to identify referral pathway for safeguarding adult/abuse
* Good working knowledge of CQC standards
* The ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with external care professionals, families, visitors and staffing team
* Ability to promote ownership of care programs by fully involving service users and their families in developing, agreeing and evaluating care programs within the home

The successful Deputy Care Home Manager will receive an excellent salary is GBP14.50 per hour and the annual salary is GBP30,160 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 40 hours a week from 9am-5pm. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

* Comprehensive induction and training programme
* Career development and progression
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Blue Light Card Scheme
* Annual Leave + much more!!

Reference ID: 7042

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