Job Description

Deputy Care Home Manager

Westhill Park, Kettering

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Salary:

35,000 per annum


At Anchor, we believe later life should be lived with choice, dignity and purpose. We are now looking for an experienced and compassionate Deputy Care Home Manager to join the leadership team at Westhill Park, Kettering. This role is ideal for someone with proven experience in a care home setting who is confident supporting the management of high-quality services for older people.


As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Home Manager to support the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring residents receive safe, effective and person-centred care. You will play a key role in leading colleagues, maintaining regulatory compliance, and embedding Anchor's values throughout the home.

The Role

This is a hands-on leadership position where your experience and judgement will make a real difference. You will help ensure that high standards of care are consistently delivered, supporting both residents and colleagues to thrive.


Your responsibilities will include:


Supporting the Home Manager in the operational management of the care home Ensuring consistently high standards of care in line with CQC regulations and Anchor policies Leading and supporting colleagues to deliver person-centred, compassionate care Using your knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults to promote a safe and respectful environment Supporting audits, inspections and quality monitoring to drive continuous improvement Building positive relationships with residents, families and external professionals

About You

You will be an experienced care professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for high-quality care. You will bring:


Proven experience working within a care home environment A strong understanding of the needs of older people and person-centred care delivery Knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance and quality standards Experience supporting or leading audits and inspections A customer-focused approach, with residents' wellbeing at the heart of everything you do Strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement The ability to lead with empathy, integrity and professionalism

About Westhill Park

Westhill Park is a welcoming Anchor care home in Kettering, known for its friendly atmosphere, dedicated team and strong focus on individualised care. The home supports residents to live later life their way, encouraging independence while providing care that is respectful, compassionate and tailored to individual needs.


At Westhill Park, relationships truly matter. Residents, families and colleagues work together to create a supportive community where everyone feels valued and at home. You'll be joining a stable, committed team who take pride in delivering care they would be happy for their own loved ones to receive.

Why Join Anchor?

When you join Anchor, you become part of England's largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people. We invest in our colleagues and offer a supportive environment where your experience is recognised and your contribution genuinely matters.


This is an excellent opportunity to take on a rewarding leadership role in a home where quality, compassion and community come first.

Please note that all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

Anchor - a great place to work

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.


We're not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we'll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts Mental health support Flexible working options

Finance

Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better Quick and easy pension transfer service Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more

Career

Ongoing personal and professional development programme Leadership Pathways online learning resources Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.


We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.


We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.