Deputy Care Home Manager
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
The Deputy Care Home Manager will provide day-to-day operational leadership, support and supervise staff, and contribute to workforce planning and quality improvement. They will ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and effective care, deputising for the Care Home Manager in their absence. This role involves maintaining high standards of care and regulatory compliance. It is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social care professional who enjoys leading teams and supporting staff development.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258721
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
20/09/2026
Job Type:
Personal and Social Care
Location:
Invernevis House
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
07/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Adult Social Care
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting older people to live with dignity, choice and independence? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Care Home Manager to join our team.
Working closely with the Care Home Manager, you will provide day-to-day operational leadership, support and supervise staff, contribute to workforce planning and quality improvement, and help ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and effective care. You will deputise for the Care Home Manager in their absence and play a key role in maintaining high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
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