Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Care Home

Full-time | 37.5 hours per week | Up to £35,000 per annum

Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Deputy Manager to join our care home leadership team.

Whether you are an experienced Team Leader seeking progression or a proven Deputy Home Manager, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of older people in our community.

Why this role?

As Deputy Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead, inspire and support a dedicated team to deliver exceptional care.
• Ensure our residents receive the highest standards of quality, safety and dignity.
• Use your knowledge of safeguarding, compliance and audits to maintain excellence across the home.
• Work alongside the Home Manager to drive continuous improvement and create a positive, welcoming environment for residents, families and staff.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about delivering outstanding, person-centred care.
• Able to balance hands-on leadership with strong organisational skills.
• Detail-focused with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards.
• Experienced in a care setting, with an understanding of the needs of older people.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £35,000 per annum.
• A stable 37.5-hour working week.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

Important Information

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

If you are ready to use your management skills to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take your next step into care home leadership.

Priors Hall in Corby is a contemporary, purpose-built care home run by Anchor, offering luxurious residential and dementia care in a safe, welcoming, and beautifully maintained environment. With space for up to 66 residents, each room is comfortable and ensuite, set amongst private landscaped gardens that offer peace and privacy. Residents benefit from high-quality shared facilities, including communal lounges, a library, a hair and beauty salon, quiet seating areas, and landscaped outdoor space. Priors Hall is well-regarded by the Care Quality Commission, rated “Good” in all assessed areas, praised for its caring culture, respect for residents, choice, and dignity. Staff are selected not only for their professional skills, but also for their warmth, empathy, and ability to help residents live rich and meaningful lives with maximum independence and full support.

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.