Deputy Manager

40 hours per week - weekend work included.

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day running of our specialist dementia care home. This is a pivotal leadership role focused on delivering outstanding care, supporting staff development, and ensuring regulatory compliance. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Home Manager in the overall management of the care home
• Lead, motivate, and support care teams to deliver high-quality dementia care
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and other regulatory requirements
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures
• Manage staff rotas, recruitment, and performance reviews
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies
• Support training and development initiatives for staff
• Step into the Home Manager role during absences or annual leave

What We’re Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care (Level 5 desirable)
• Proven experience in a senior care role, ideally within dementia care
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of dementia care frameworks and person-centred planning
• Ability to manage teams effectively and handle challenging situations with empathy
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of people living with dementia

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

The Ridings in Banbury is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 48 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. 

• Rated Outstanding in the responsive category with CQC
• Welcoming homely atmosphere 
• Friendly and supportive team

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.