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Deputy Manager

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Position type: Full-time

Location: Saint Cecilia's Nursing Home, 19 Filey Rd, Scarborough YO11 2SE

Pay: £15.66 per hour

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Deputy Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a Deputy Manager to join the management team at Saint Cecilia's Nursing Home.

This is a key leadership role within our established home management team, working alongside the Home Manager, Group Clinical Manager, and experienced nursing and care teams to ensure residents receive exceptional, person-centred care every day.

The Deputy Manager plays an integral part in the day-to-day leadership of the home, supporting operational performance, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and the development of our people. You will lead by example, provide visible support to colleagues, and help foster a positive culture where residents feel safe, respected, and valued, and where colleagues can thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior carer, team leader or deputy manager who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and wants to make a meaningful contribution to the continued success of Saint Cecilia's Nursing Home.

Key Responsibilities

·       Supporting the Registered Manager and Group Clinical Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the home

·       Leading, supervising, and supporting care staff to deliver high standards of care

·       Ensuring care is person‑centred, safe, and compliant with regulatory requirements

·       Supporting care planning, risk assessments, and accurate record‑keeping

·       Acting as a role model for best practice and professional standards

·       Supporting staff induction, training, and development

·       Assisting with audits, quality assurance, and maintaining a positive CQC culture

·       Providing hands‑on care when needed and responding to residents’ needs promptly

·       Deputising for the Registered Manager as required

What Our Residents Value Most

Our residents are older adults who live at Saint Cecilia’s Nursing Home as their home. They value leaders and care staff who:

·       Treat them with dignity, patience, and genuine respect

·       Take time to listen, talk, and understand them, not just complete tasks

·       Provide calm reassurance and consistency

·       Respect their independence, routines, and personal choices

·       Lead staff who are kind, attentive, and unhurried

·       Help create a warm, friendly atmosphere where they feel safe and at ease

About You

We are looking for an experienced nursing professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and developing high-performing teams.

·       Experience working in a care or nursing home or similar setting, ideally in a senior or leadership role

·       A caring and professional approach with strong people skills

·       Confident supporting colleagues and managing day‑to‑day challenges

·       Good understanding of person‑centred care for older adults

·       Ability to lead by example and promote best practice

·       NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and willingness to work towards Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care and/or Level 5 Leader in Adult Care

·       Strong communication and organisational skills

What We Offer

·       Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

·       Supportive management and a stable team

·       Opportunities for career development

·       A meaningful leadership role where you can make a real difference

About Saint Cecilia’s Nursing Home Nursing Home

Saint Cecilia’s Nursing Home is the flagship and heartbeat of Saint Cecilia’s Care Group. With 44 nursing beds, a dedicated team of over 60 staff, and a fast‑paced, rewarding environment, this is a home that sets the standard for everything we do.

Our focus is on creating a stable and positive environment for both residents and staff, ensuring a strong culture of teamwork, continuity, and compassionate care.

Ready to Apply?

Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete an online application form.

Alternatively, you can email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

Benefits

Progression

Qualification support

Here are just a few of the many benefits we offer as part of our staff package:

  • Paid breaks

  • Enhanced bank holiday pay

  • Rewards for service – supplement to your hourly rate after successful completion of 1, 2 and 3 years

  • Free enhanced DBS

  • Supplement to your hourly rate for successful completion of Level 2 Adult Care Worker or Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker

  • Perkbox – Access to a range of free perks and over 1,000 discounts from the biggest brands

  • FlexEarn - access your wages at any-time

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Happy Birthday Day Off – after 1 year service celebrate your birthday with a day’s leave on us

  • Training and development opportunities

  • Long service awards for milestones of service from 5 years to 35 years+ (in 5-year increments), starting at £100 gift voucher for 5 years’ service

  • Saint Cecilia's Care Awards - annual awards ceremony recognising and rewarding employees that have gone the extra mile at work and made a difference in our homes.

Saint Cecilia’s Care Group is proud to support our colleagues to grow and develop their skills to deliver the kind, compassionate care which helps people to live well.

We are here to support you as you undertake the training needed towards delivering high quality care and offer opportunities to develop your abilities and find routes to career progression.

Induction

During your first two weeks we will support you to complete the mandatory training for your role using our online training platform, Citation Atlas and other online portals at our head office as well as face-to-face workshops. During your first weeks and months with us, your manager and team in the homes will support you to settle in, to get to know your team and the people you care for.

Your Continuous Learning Journey

Saint Cecilia’s offers plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. We have developed out own ‘Champion’ roles which offer additional opportunities to develop your knowledge. These include Person Centred Software, Dementia, Nutrition and Hydration and Infection Control.

We offer the Care Certificate for those colleagues who are new to working in health and social care and, as you develop, we work with Norton Webb who offer Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Adult Care, which you can complete at your own pace. Diplomas are vocational qualifications designed to support an individual in development of their knowledge and skills in the workplace.

Stepping into Leadership

We recognise talent and people’s aspirations to grow their career. We can provide a variety of ways you can specialise and grow your and for staff to progress to our team leader roles. We are also always on the lookout for those who want to go on and become the registered managers of the future.

Saint Cecilia’s is always delighted to help its staff get the qualifications they need to perform their job to the best of their ability. We offer the Care Certificate for those colleagues who are new to working in health and social care and, as you develop, we work with Norton Webb who offer Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Adult Care, which you can complete at your own pace. Diplomas are vocational qualifications designed to support an individual in development of their knowledge and skills in the workplace.

Ready to apply?

If you are an experienced Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering outstanding care, we would love to hear from you.

Apply direct: Email your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

Join Saint Cecilia's Nursing Home and help lead the delivery of exceptional care for our residents.

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