Deputy Care Manager


Company:	Benridge Care Homes
Salary:	£15 - £16
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southport, PR9 9HB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

Benridge

Benridge was our first Care Home and has been open to residents for over 40 years. It has a lovely homely feel and over the years has gained an excellent reputation for being one of the best care provisions for residents with Dementia.

Benridge is located in an ideal position within Southport on Queens Road; only minutes away from local amenities, Hesketh Park, and a short walk away from the town centre, train station and the famous shopping area of Lord Street and the sea front.

The Role

At Benridge, we are searching for a Deputy Manager to join our team. You will be responsible to the Registered Manager for the day-to-day running of the home, working closely with the Management Team across the Group to provide a high standard of care.

As Deputy Manager you will be:

Ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is provided to all residents

Accountable for the homes governance, operations and activities, ensuring that we comply with the regulatory bodies

Making sure all legal, regulatory and contractual standards are met and exceeded

Ensuring that all policies, procedures and systems are in place

Ensuring all staff have the skills and competencies required to provide a developmental focus for the home

Providing effective supervision and support to the Team

Taking responsibility and providing input for the recruitment, appointment and deployment of all staff, liaising with HR and the Recruitment department

Ensuring that the home is appropriately represented and working effectively with local service providers

Developing an ethos that reflects our understanding of each individuals rights, opinions and beliefs, in a safe and dementia friendly environment

Acting as an ambassador for the home, ensuring strong communication channels are established

Managing staff in accordance with policies and procedures

Managing the occupancy levels of the home which will involve networking, advertising and building relationships with other professionals

Providing staff cover in accordance with the requirements of the Registered Manager

Liaising with multi disciplinary teams, residents and families

Responsible for ensuring that effective referral protocols and practices are in place and adhered to

Maintaining a safe environment for residents, responding to all health & safety requirements

About You

The right candidate will:

Have an eye for accuracy

Be proactive and enthusiastic

Be passionate about delivering first-class care

Your Skills

The ideal candidate will:

Be highly organised

Have good time management skills

Be a team player

Have strong communication skills

Have good leadership skills

Qualifications

For this role you must have a Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Experience

For this role it is essential that you have:

A minimum of 2 years managing a team, within a care home setting

Relevant experience supervising staff and coordinating support provisions

Experience working with people aged 65 and above

Specialist knowledge of the latest care standards & legislation

For this role it is desirable that you have:

Experience working with residents living with dementia

Employee Benefits

£50 Refer a Friend Bonus**

Reimbursed DBS cost

Internal Career Progression Opportunities

Excellent Subsidised Meals

Pension Scheme

Mileage (to and from meetings and assessments)

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

If you would like to learn more about Benridge Care Group, follow the link below: www.benridgecaregroup.co.uk

Conditions apply

*Pay will be negotiable dependant on age, experience and qualifications. Your hourly rate will be reviewed again on the successful completion of your 6 month probationary period.

**Payable on successful completion of the 6 month probationary period. The employee that made the referral must also remain employed by us, in order to be eligible for the £50 Bonus.

Location: Southport

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