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Deputy Manager - Residential Care Home (Oxford)
?? Location: Oxford?? Salary: Circa £32,000 - £38,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience)?? Full-time | Permanent
Are you a confident and compassionate care professional with proven leadership experience? Looking for a rewarding role close to home where you can make a real difference?
We're seeking a Deputy Manager to join our team at a respected 28-bed residential care home in Oxford. This is an ideal opportunity for a local candidate looking to step into a hands-on leadership role in a high-quality, person-centred care environment.
About the Home
This well-established, privately owned care home offers:
- Residential and dementia care (mild to advanced stages)
- Palliative and end-of-life care
- Convalescent and respite support
- Specialist support for Parkinson's disease and stroke recovery
Recently refurbished, the home provides a safe, supportive environment for up to 28 older adults (aged 65+), with a strong reputation for high standards of care.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Home Manager with day-to-day operations and regulatory compliance
- Spending approximately 75% of your time supporting and overseeing care on the floor
- Leading and developing care teams to ensure safe, effective, person-centred support
- Assisting with rotas, training, supervisions, and appraisals
- Managing care plans and safeguarding protocols
- Liaising with professionals, families, and the wider community
- Promoting a culture of dignity, respect, and excellence in care
What We're Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 minimum in Health & Social Care (Level 4 or 5 preferred)
- Previous care home leadership experience essential (e.g. Senior Carer, Team Leader, Deputy Manager)
- Strong understanding of dementia and elderly care
- Confident communicator and skilled team manager
- Must be based locally in Oxford or surrounding areas (this is not a commuting role)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with flexibility for the right candidate
- A supportive and experienced leadership team
- A warm, welcoming, and family-feel working environment
- Opportunities for ongoing training and career development
- On-site parking and great local community connections
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about quality care and want to grow your leadership career close to home, we'd love to hear from you.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All offers are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
