Deputy Care Home Manager

Are you a compassionate leader with a passion for high-quality care?

Do you have knowledge of DCP and D-MAR  (electronic care plans and medication systems)?

Are you familiar with with regulatory standards? - This role could be for you!

We’re looking for a Deputy Care Home Manager to support the Home Manager in leading our friendly and dedicated team at Northbourne Care Home in Gateshead.

About the Role:

As Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the home delivers outstanding care to our residents. You’ll lead by example, support staff development, and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the home. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior carer, team leader, or deputy looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Do:

Support the Home Manager in the overall management of the care home

Ensure high standards of person-centred care

Supervise and mentor care staff, supporting professional development

Oversee care planning, audits, and compliance with CQC standards

Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external agencies

What We’re Looking For:

Previous leadership experience in a residential or nursing care setting

NVQ Level 3 or higher in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

A caring, proactive approach and strong organisational skills

Sound knowledge of CQC regulations and safeguarding procedures

A team player with a genuine commitment to high-quality care

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

Northbourne in Gateshead is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 33 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver. 

• Northbourne holds an outstanding rating by CQC
• Northbourne is well established in the local community for being a home from home environment
• Northbourne professional contacts recognise the team dedication to our residents

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.