EFHL • GU25 4LR
About this role
Deputy Home Manager – Merlewood Care Home
CQC rating
Good
Address
Hollow Lane, Virginia Water, Surrey, GU25 4LR
Salary
55k to 60k + benefits
Contract
Full-time/Part-time, Permanent/Fixed-Term
Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
A warm welcome awaits at Merlewood, a handsome Victorian house, situated on 23 acres of grounds in Virginia Water, overlooking the Surrey Hills. Our gracious home offers 54 ensuite bedrooms providing nursing or personal care to the highest standards.
About the Role
We’re looking for a dedicated Deputy Home Manager to help create a warm, safe and high‑quality environment for our residents. You’ll support the Home Manager in delivering excellent care, maintaining compliance, and leading a valued and motivated team.
What You'll Do
Support the admissions process and liaise with families and professionals.
Help ensure the home meets all care, clinical and regulatory standards.
Promote resident wellbeing and independence.
Oversee accurate reporting, staffing and daily operations.
Lead the team and deputise for the Home Manager when needed.
Build positive links with CQC, local professionals and the community
Qualifications & Skills
Registered Nurse.
Experience managing or leading a care/clinical team in older people’s services.
Strong communication, leadership and IT skills
Level 5 Health & Social Care Management qualification is desirable.
Ability to drive and access to a vehicle is desirable.
To Apply
Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and supporting statement that covers their suitability for the role and how they work in line with our four values of bring love, welcome all, inspire more, act with purpose.
The deadline for applications is by 23:59 on 15th May 2026.
The first stage of the process will be an interview via Teams on the w/c 18th May 2026.
The final stage of the process will be held in person at Merlewood Care Home on the w/c 25th May 2026 and will be a combination of resident and staff discussion panels and a final panel interview.
For any queries or if your would like to arrange an informal chat please email us at recruitment@elizabethfinn.co.uk.
In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits
Enhanced pay for family leave
25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
Group pension plan with option to join the more generous scheme with a 9% employer contribution on a salary sacrifice basis
PIN registration and revalidations paid
Occupational sick pay after probation
Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends which you can cash in when you choose
Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
Long service awards
Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
Subsidised meals while on duty
Safeguarding
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
Criminal record checks
As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.
Equality, Diversity,
Inclusion and Belonging
Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.
Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.