Summary
- Average Salary: The typical salary is £30,000 to £45,000 per year
- Key Duty: You assist the Registered Manager and run the home in their absence
- Progression: This is the training ground for becoming a Registered Manager
Career & Jobs
A Deputy Manager is a senior management professional who assists the Registered Manager and runs the care home in their absence. In nursing homes this person is often called the Clinical Lead. You handle the day to day operations like rotas and audits so the Registered Manager can focus on the business side. If the Manager is sick or on holiday you are legally in charge. This is the final step before becoming a Registered Manager - see our career progression guide for the full path.
The salary for a Deputy Manager is between £30,000 and £50,000 per year.
| Employer Type | Yearly Salary | Hourly Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Private Care Home | £30,000 to £40,000 | £15.50 to £20.50 |
| Nursing Home (Clinical) | £40,000 to £50,000 | £20.50 to £25.50 |
| Childrens Residential | £35,000 to £45,000 | £18.00 to £23.00 |
The main duties of a Deputy Manager are operational management, pre-admission assessments, auditing, and staff development.
You need significant experience and qualifications for this level.
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Offered me Senior Lead! Finally off minimum wage after 3 years.
Got the job. £1.20/hr rise AND it's a 10 min walk.
Got the Senior role. £2/hr rise. Crying actual tears rn.
Finally starting my NVQ next month!!
First Saturday off in 8 months. Actually took my kids to the park.
Was scared to leave after 6 years. Should've done it sooner.
Offered me Senior Lead! Finally off minimum wage after 3 years.
Got the job. £1.20/hr rise AND it's a 10 min walk.
Got the Senior role. £2/hr rise. Crying actual tears rn.
Finally starting my NVQ next month!!
First Saturday off in 8 months. Actually took my kids to the park.
Was scared to leave after 6 years. Should've done it sooner.
Didn't skip a break once this week. First time in years.
My back already feels better. No more 12-hour shifts without a sit down.
Manager literally told me to go take my break. Nearly fell over.
Called in sick and didn't get guilt tripped. Wild.
Got the exact shifts I asked for. Didn't think that was possible.
My new manager actually listens. Still in shock tbh.
Didn't skip a break once this week. First time in years.
My back already feels better. No more 12-hour shifts without a sit down.
Manager literally told me to go take my break. Nearly fell over.
Called in sick and didn't get guilt tripped. Wild.
Got the exact shifts I asked for. Didn't think that was possible.
My new manager actually listens. Still in shock tbh.
Offered me Senior Lead! Finally off minimum wage after 3 years.
Got the job. £1.20/hr rise AND it's a 10 min walk.
Got the Senior role. £2/hr rise. Crying actual tears rn.
Finally starting my NVQ next month!!
First Saturday off in 8 months. Actually took my kids to the park.
Was scared to leave after 6 years. Should've done it sooner.
Didn't skip a break once this week. First time in years.
My back already feels better. No more 12-hour shifts without a sit down.
Manager literally told me to go take my break. Nearly fell over.
Called in sick and didn't get guilt tripped. Wild.
Got the exact shifts I asked for. Didn't think that was possible.
My new manager actually listens. Still in shock tbh.
Written by
PlainSight Team
Care Home Career Specialists