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
Deputy Manager – Residential Care Home (Older Adults & Dementia)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.
Key Responsibilities*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.
Requirements*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.
Qualifications*Minimum NVQ Level 4, QCF Level 4, or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care.
Compliance RequirementsCandidates must have:
*Enhanced DBS
*Right to work in the UK
*Minimum 2 years references/work history
Interview Process*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