Excelcare Holdings

Deputy Care Home Manager

CB1 3AJ

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
16 Jul 2026
Closing date
15 Aug 2026

About this role

Deputy Care Home Manager – Brook House Care Home, Cambridge

We have a great opportunity for a Deputy Care Home Manager looking for their next challenge to work closely with the team at our Brook House Care Home, Cambridge.

Brook House Care Home has 35 bedrooms and provides exceptional residential care, residential dementia care, respite care, end of life care and day care. You will make a difference every day by engaging in meaningful activities with people living in the care homes as well as promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect always.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

Salary

£17.55 per hour

36 hours a week, Monday – Sunday

About the role

As a Deputy Care Home Manager, you will provide leadership to ensure that high standards of care are delivered to meet the support needs of each of our residents every day. You will be responsible for coordinating and coaching care and ancillary teams to ensure that quality standards are continually improved, and outcomes are recorded and measured effectively.

As a Deputy Care Home Manager, you will ensure that your team is well supported to perform their roles safely, as this will assist them to provide the best care for our residents. It goes without saying that you will need to be passionate about providing high quality care, ensuring the lives of residents are continually enriched.

Brook House Care Home

What we offer in return for your hard work

  • 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
  • Free on-site parking*
  • Enhanced bank holiday pay
  • Annual salary review
  • Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
  • DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
  • Comprehensive induction programme
  • Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
  • Paid uniform
  • Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
  • Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply

What we are looking for from you

  • Level 3 Diploma/NVQ in Health and Social care or equivalent
  • Experience within a nursing/care home setting for older people.
  • In depth knowledge of CQC Regulations and legislation
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Excellent organisations and planning skills.

Ready to join us? If you’re a caring, passionate and driven Deputy Manager looking for a role where you can make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply online today and start the journey to become part of the Excelcare ‘family’,