Commissioning Residential Deputy Manager

Job Description:

Role: Commissioning Deputy Manager 
Salary: £60k per annum
Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager ready to play a pivotal part in opening and shaping a brand-new care home. Working closely with the Home Manager, you’ll help commission, lead and inspire the team, embed outstanding care standards, and create a warm, welcoming environment where residents feel truly at home.
You’ll be the go-to support for the daily running of the home — confidently stepping up when the Home Manager is away and ensuring operations run smoothly, safely and with genuine compassion at all times.

• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing care and activities team
• Ensure excellent person-centred care and resident wellbeing
• Manage rotas to minimise agency use and maintain consistency
• Oversee compliance with all CQC standards and records
• Drive a positive team culture with regular training, supervision and support
• Build strong relationships with families, professionals and the wider community
• Carry out pre-admission assessments and support smooth move-ins
• Be an ambassador for quality, dignity and kindness in every interaction

• Proven experience in a Deputy Manager or similar leadership role in a care setting
• Strong knowledge of CQC standards and compliance
• A supportive, people-focused leadership style
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Genuine passion for dementia care and person-centred support
• The confidence to manage priorities, rotas and daily challenges
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Quarterly recognition awards & long service awards