Deputy Manager Residential Care Home

Job Title: Deputy Manager - Residential Care Home

Location: London (E4)

Contract: Temporary - 12 Weeks

Start Date: 23 March 2026

Hours: 36 hours per week

Rate:

• PAYE: £155.02 per day
• Umbrella/Limited: £203.85 per day
• IR35: Inside IR35

Ribble Recruitment is currently assisting a local authority adult services team with the recruitment of an experienced Deputy Manager for a residential care home supporting older adults living with dementia.

This role will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day management of the service, ensuring residents receive high-quality, person-centred care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will be a confident leader who can manage staff, lead shifts, and support the effective running of the care home.

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day management of the residential care home.
• Act as shift lead, ensuring safe and effective care delivery.
• Provide leadership and support to care staff and support teams.
• Ensure care is delivered in line with individual care plans and best practice standards.
• Maintain compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations and standards.
• Monitor and support staff performance, ensuring high standards of care and professionalism.
• Work collaboratively with residents, families, and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Assist with rota management, staffing, and service coordination where required.

• Previous management or senior role experience within a residential care home.
• Experience working with older adults, particularly individuals living with dementia.
• Strong understanding of Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to confidently lead shifts and support operational management of the service.

• Minimum NVQ Level 4, QCF Level 4, or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care.

Candidates must have:

• Enhanced DBS
• Right to work in the UK
• Minimum 2 years references/work history

• Interview Date: 11 March 2026
• Location: On-site interview

Ribble Recruitment is assisting the hiring organisation with candidate sourcing, screening, and the initial stages of the recruitment process.

For further information or to apply, please contact:

Lewis Ashcroft

Ribble Recruitment