Deputy Home Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Kilmarnock
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Leadership Care Management Risk Assessment Staff Training Resident Support Compliance Auditing Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Deputy Home Manager

Newhouse Kilmarnock is looking to recruit a Deputy Manager to join the team. This is a full time role working 40 hours per week.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents

  • Supporting the Home Manager to make sure our home runs smoothly and always meets regulatory standards (CQC/RQIA).
  • Leading, guiding, and inspiring the senior care team to provide outstanding, person-centred support.
  • Building strong relationships with residents, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
  • Holding regular staff meetings, keeping communication open and positive.
  • Helping new staff settle in with thorough inductions, ongoing training, and plenty of encouragement.
  • Overseeing risk assessments and safety checks to make sure our home is safe and compliant.
  • Playing a key role in quality checks and audits, always looking for ways we can improve.
  • Working alongside regional managers to develop and introduce new ideas and services.
  • Ensuring our staff feel valued, supported, and motivated to do their very best.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

  • You’ve worked as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or Deputy Manager and are ready for the next step.
  • You’re a natural leader — approachable, supportive, and great at bringing out the best in others.
  • You’re passionate about high-quality care and know how important it is to residents and their families.
  • You’re organised, proactive, and confident in managing the practical side of care (risk assessments, audits, compliance).
  • Most importantly, you care deeply about people — both the residents we support and the colleagues you’ll be working alongside.

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
  • Access to development opportunities
  • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
  • Leadership & management development
  • Long service award
  • Refer a friend bonuses
  • Relocation support (including payment for accommodation or moving costs) up to £3000 (Terms apply)
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