Deputy Manager Residential Care HomeLocation: Cambridge Salary: £35,000 - £38,000We are looking for a passionate and experienced Manager to join our modern, purpose-built residential care home located in Cambridge. You will currently be supporting around 10 residents, with various mental health and dementia needs.You will play a vital role in ensuring high standards of care, strong governance, and full CQC compliance, while supporting staff development and service growth.This role is ideal for a confident senior professional who with a passion for quality assurance and excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the Registered Manager with the overall management of the serviceAct as manager-in-charge and lead shifts when requiredEnsure care delivery is safe, effective, person-centred, and CQC compliantSupport medication governance, including audits, MAR chart oversight, and escalation of concernsOversee care plans, risk assessments, and support plansSupervise, mentor, and support senior staff and care teamsAssist with recruitment, induction, training, supervision, and appraisalsComplete staff competency assessments (medication, safeguarding, care delivery)Support safeguarding processes, incident management, investigations, and reportingMaintain accurate records, audits, and quality assurance documentationEssential RequirementsExperience in a Deputy Manager or senior leadership role within a residential care homeStrong knowledge of CQC regulations, governance, and quality standards