Deputy Care Home Manager


Company:	Harbour Healthcare Ltd
Salary:	£21.52 to £21.52 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	DL14 6XX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

Deputy Care Home Manager (Nurse Qualified)

40 hours per week (16 hours supernumery 2 shifts on the floor)

📍 Barrington Lodge Care Home Bishop Auckland DL14 6XX

💷 £21.52 per hour

WE ARE NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIP

Ready for your next leadership move?

If you're an experienced nurse with a passion for high-quality care and strong leadership, this is your opportunity to step into a key role within a growing, family-run care group.

About the Role

As Deputy Care Home Manager, you’ll play a vital role in leading the home and supporting the Home Manager to deliver outstanding, person-centred care. You’ll guide and inspire your team, ensuring residents receive the highest standards of dignity, respect, and clinical excellence.

You’ll be hands-on, visible, and proactive—creating a positive environment for residents, families, and staff alike.

What You’ll Be Doing

Support the day-to-day running of a busy nursing and residential care home

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing care team

Ensure compliance with CQC standards and best practice

Drive a culture of person-centred care

Build strong relationships with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

Contribute to continuous improvement and service excellence

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings both clinical expertise and leadership energy:

Registered Nurse (essential)

Experience in a leadership role within a 60+ bed care home

Strong background in dementia and general nursing care

Confident knowledge of CQC regulations

A natural leader who motivates and develops teams

Passionate about delivering exceptional care

Why Join Harbour Healthcare?

We’re a growing, family-run organisation with over 40 care homes across the UK, built on strong values and a genuine commitment to people.

What You’ll Get

✨ Career progression and ongoing training

🛍 Discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment

💙 Blue Light Card (up to 50% off major retailers)

🧠 Free wellbeing support, counselling & mental health resources

🏆 Employee recognition awards + monthly bonuses

💰 Pension scheme & cashback savings (up to £500/year)

👓 Free eye tests & discounted glasses

🎉 Company events, incentives & referral bonuses

🚗 On-site parking

Our Values

We hire people who share our core values:

Humility

Accountability

Achievement

Passion

Integrity

About Us

Harbour Healthcare is a family-run provider delivering high-quality nursing and residential care across England and Wales. Our homes are warm, welcoming, and built around dignity, respect, and community.

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to bring fresh energy and leadership to a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and take the next step in your career.

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