Deputy Home Manager

Deputy Home Manager | Brand New Luxury Nursing Home Melksham, WiltshireSalary £42,000 per annumContract: Full-time | 37.5 hours per week About the RoleWe’re seeking an experienced and driven Deputy Home Manager to join the leadership team for the exciting commissioning and opening of a brand-new large nursing & residential home in Melksham. This is an excellent opportunity for an established deputy to step into a flagship, purpose-built home, where you can help build the team culture, support the home's growth, and contribute to its long-term success. As the Deputy Manager, you’ll support the Home Manager in overseeing the day-to-day running of the home. Because the home is launching on a phased opening model, you will play a vital role in managing shifting team dynamics, mentoring staff, and driving high standards of care from day one. Key Responsibilities Support with the operational management and day-to-day running of the home Oversee and mentor direct care teams, including the Head of Care, Care Leaders, and Night Care Leaders Handle team dynamics, staff motivation, and training as occupancy scales in phases Ensure person-centred care plans and quality compliance are consistently upheld Participate in the home's on-call rota and share weekend cover (approx. 1 in 4 weekends) Work collaboratively alongside the Home Manager, Clinical Lead, and central support functionsAbout You Proven experience as a Deputy Home Manager within a residential dementia or care home setting Background coming from a minimum 40 to 50-bed care home (experience with new-build commissioning is a distinct advantage) Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and mentor a newly formed team Excellent communication, organisational, and operational management abilities Compassionate approach aligned with the values of a not-for-profit care provider Please note: This is a non-clinical deputy role; sponsorship is not available for this position.What’s On Offer Base salary of £42,000 per annum Company pension scheme via NEST & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Annual pay review framework (historically above National Living Wage increases) Outstanding professional development, funded training, and clear internal progression pathways into Home Manager roles across the groupRecommendation:Compass Associates Ltd are acting as a recruitment consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer £500 in vouchers of your choice or a charitable donation for each successful recommendation. ApplicationsFor a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Giulia Messina at Compass Associates on 0239 431 1075 or 07908952718 Alternatively, email your CV to GMessina@compassltd.co.uk