Title:  Deputy Manager

Deputy Home Manager

Bayards Court, Dartmouth, TQ6 0LB

£55,000 per annum

40 hours a week

Lead with purpose, create something exceptional

At Vivant Care, our homes are designed to inspire – and so are our roles. As Deputy Manager, you’ll support the Home Commissioning Manager in leading the first of our vibrant, lifestyle-led settings, Bayards Court.

You’ll play a key role in everything from care planning and quality assurance, to staff development and recruitment. This means ensuring every resident receives truly personalised care, and every member of your team feels confident, valued, and empowered to thrive.

At times, you will also step in as Acting Home Manager – making this an ideal opportunity if you’re looking to build on your leadership experience and take the next step in your career.

What you’ll be doing:

• Championing inclusive, person-centred care
• Building strong relationships with external stakeholders
• Helping oversee budgets to ensure financial sustainability
• Promoting positive relationships and an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and individual needs are understood and met
• Partnering with Talent Acquisition and Marketing to recruit extraordinary talent
• Managing staff development and performance to maintain a collaborative and skilled workforce
• Maintaining effective management of the home in the manager’s absence

What we’re looking for:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a similar role
• Strong track record of leading by example, fostering a supportive and inclusive team culture
• Experience in managing staff training and development
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to the sector, ensuring services remain compliant and reflect the best practices

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30) plus bank holidays
• CQC inspection bonus
• Pension scheme and company-paid life insurance
• Enhanced parental leave, covering maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared leave
• Discounts with major retailers and loyalty recognition scheme
• Career development and internal progression opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture and staff networks
• Occupational sick pay
• Health and wellbeing plans, including employee assistance

Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – please get in touch for more information.

Job REQ: 226394 

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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference.  We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission.  We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

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An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Vivant Care is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.