Deputy Manager

Contract:

Permanent

We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our supportive team at Oakdene Care Home, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne - a home that provides high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care in a warm, welcoming environment.

What We Offer

• £41,486 per annum
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Split role: 50% floor-based clinical leadership / 50% supernumerary support
• Pension scheme
• Onsite parking
• Paid DBS
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

About usOur privately owned care home in the peaceful village of Three Legged Cross, near Wimborne provides 24-hour residential dementia care, including specialist support in Acorn Lodge - our purpose-built unit for individuals living with memory loss. We're excited to grow our leadership team alongside our new Home Manager, a highly respected professional with over 20 years' experience and a track record of excellence in the local care sector. Their calm, values-driven leadership fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where residents and staff truly thrive.At Oakdene Care Home, our five core values guide everything we do:Trust Respect Passion Kindness InclusivityThese values shape every decision, action, and relationship across the home. If they resonate with you, you'll find Oakdene a truly rewarding place to work.

What our Deputy Manager will DoAs our Deputy Manager, you'll split your time between hands-on leadership on the floor and supernumerary responsibilities alongside the Home Manager. Your role will include:

• Coaching and motivating care and clinical teams to deliver excellent person-centred care
• Maintaining clinical oversight and upholding the highest care standards
• Supporting audits, quality assurance, and service improvement initiatives
• Leading by example to foster a positive, caring team culture
• Helping shape the ongoing development of the home

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in a senior care role - such as Deputy Manager or Team Leader - ideally with a background in dementia care, who is looking to develop within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

About your employerOakdene Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We're expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. If you're ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of something special at Oakdene - where care, compassion, and career development go hand in hand.