Deputy Manager

37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4.30 pm.

As Deputy Manager, you will be a key member of the leadership team, supporting the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the dementia care home. You’ll ensure the highest standards of care are delivered, lead and inspire staff, and help create a safe, nurturing environment where residents feel valued and understood.

This role combines operational oversight with hands-on care leadership, making it ideal for someone passionate about dementia care and skilled in team management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the overall operations of the care home
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and internal policies
• Support with rota planning, recruitment, and staff performance reviews
• Lead on safeguarding, health & safety, and infection control protocols
• Supervise and mentor care staff and team leaders
• Oversee the implementation of personalised care plans
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and ensure support
• Participate in audits and inspections
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to care planning systems
• Respond to incidents, complaints, and concerns with professionalism and empathy
• Build positive relationships with residents’ families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
• Represent the home in meetings and community events
• Support the Registered Manager in strategic planning and service development

 About You: 

• NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Proven experience in a senior care role,  within dementia care
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• In-depth understanding of dementia and associated care needs
• Knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory frameworks

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

St Edith’s Court in Leigh On Sea is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 39 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver. 

• Located a short 6 minute walk from Chalkwell Station which is on the C2C railway line
• Working with a friendly welcoming Team, some of whom have worked at St Edith’s many years
• Rated Good with CQC 

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website  

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.  

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members.  We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.