Deputy Manager

Job Advert: Deputy Manager – Anchor, Marsh Farm Manor
42 Hours Per Week | Up to £40,880 per annum

Are you a compassionate and experienced care leader ready to take the next step in your career? Anchor is looking for a passionate Deputy Manager to join our team at Marsh Farm Manor.

About Marsh Farm Manor

Set in a peaceful, landscaped setting near Jubilee Lake in Royal Wootton Bassett, Marsh Farm Manor is a modern residential care home offering luxurious facilities and a warm, friendly environment. Our 66-resident home provides high-quality residential and dementia care, tailored to each individual's needs.

We pride ourselves on our dedicated care team, personalised support, and a vibrant programme of activities. From meaningful conversations to freshly prepared meals and scenic garden views, we focus on creating a place that feels like home.

About the Role

As Deputy Manager, you’ll support the Home Manager in overseeing all aspects of care delivery, staff performance, and compliance with CQC and Anchor standards. You’ll lead by example, promote a positive culture, and ensure the well-being and dignity of every resident.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring the care team to deliver outstanding person-centred care
• Managing staff rotas and resources to meet care needs effectively
• Conducting care plan reviews and quality audits
• Supporting safe medication management and safeguarding practices
• Acting as a key liaison with families, professionals, and external partners
• Supporting recruitment, training, and staff performance management

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a senior care role, preferably in elderly or dementia care
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, health & safety, and safeguarding
• Excellent people management, communication, and decision-making skills
• Level 3 Care qualification (or equivalent) required; leadership training desirable
• A positive, flexible, and compassionate approach to leadership

Why Anchor?

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. With over 60 years of experience, we offer:

• Excellent training and career development
• A supportive, values-driven culture
• A chance to make a real difference in residents’ lives

Ready to lead with care?
Apply today and join a team that’s committed to delivering happiness and dignity for the years ahead at Marsh Farm Manor.

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Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website  

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.  

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members.  We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.