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<div>37.5 hours per week.
We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and proactive Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day operations of our specialist dementia care home. This role is pivotal in ensuring high standards of care, regulatory compliance, and a nurturing environment for residents living with dementia.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Assist the Home Manager in overseeing all aspects of care delivery and operational management.</li>
<li>Lead, mentor, and support care staff to ensure person-centred care is consistently delivered.</li>
<li>Promote a safe, stimulating, and dignified environment tailored to the needs of residents with dementia.</li>
<li>Monitor and maintain compliance with CQC standards and other relevant legislation.</li>
<li>Manage staffing rotas, recruitment, and training to ensure adequate coverage and skill development.</li>
<li>Liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies</li>
<li>Conduct audits, risk assessments, and quality assurance checks to drive continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Step into the Home Manager&rsquo;s role during absences, ensuring seamless continuity of care and leadership.</li>
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Requirements:
<ul><li>NVQ Level 3 or above in Health &amp; Social Care (Level 5 desirable).</li>
<li>Proven experience in a senior care role, ideally within dementia care.</li>
<li>Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.</li>
<li>In-depth understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals and families.</li>
<li>Knowledge of safeguarding, medication management, and care planning.</li>
<li>Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required.</li>
</ul>
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.
Canterbury House in Hadleigh is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 63 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.
<ul><li>To work in an anchor inspires dementia award winning home</li>
<li>To work in a team striving towards a CQC outstanding rating</li>
<li>The opportunity of furthering your job prospects and thriving in the Anchor company</li>
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Anchor &ndash; a great place to work
Anchor is England&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll give you all the support you need.
Health &amp; happiness
<ul><li>Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts</li>
<li>Mental health support</li>
<li>Flexible working options</li>
</ul>
Finance
<ul><li>Pension plan &ndash; contribute between 4% and 8% and we&rsquo;ll match it or better</li>
<li>Quick and easy pension transfer service</li>
<li>Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance</li>
<li>Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more</li>
</ul>
Career
<ul><li>Ongoing personal and professional development programme</li>
<li>Leadership Pathways online learning resources</li>
<li>Career progression and promotion opportunities</li>
</ul>
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.</div>

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