Hours: 42
Shift patterns: 12-hour shifts, every other weekend off | Flexibility to cover days and nights required
Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have the leadership and care experience to support a team in delivering exceptional service to older people? If so, Anchor is looking for someone just like you.
Join us at The Cedars, a beautifully modern and meticulously finished residential care home in Stoke-on-Trent. Set in elegant surroundings, The Cedars is home to up to 42 residents, all with en-suite rooms, offering a bright and supportive environment for both residents and staff. We’re proud to say we’re rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with a fantastic 9.8/10 review score on carehome.co.uk!
About the Role:
As Deputy Manager, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for our residents. You’ll support the Home Manager in leading the care team, maintaining compliance with CQC standards, and creating a culture that’s supportive, engaging, and positive.
Key responsibilities include:
*Leading and coaching the care team day-to-day
*Managing rotas and ensuring optimal staff deployment
*Supporting with resident admissions and care plans
*Overseeing medication procedures and audits
*Acting as Home Manager in their absence
*Building meaningful relationships with families, professionals, and our residents
What We’re Looking For:
*Leadership experience in a care setting
*Knowledge of CQC standards and safeguarding practices
*A passion for delivering exceptional care to older people
*NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Dementia Pathway) or equivalent
*Flexible with availability to cover day and night shifts, including every other weekend off
Why Work With Anchor?
With over 60 years of experience and proudly not-for-profit, Anchor is a trusted name in care. At The Cedars, we provide not just first-class care but also an environment where residents – and team members – can thrive.
We also offer:
*Competitive pay and benefits
*Support with further qualifications and career progression
*A warm, team-focused culture where you’re truly valued
*Opportunities to make a meaningful difference every day
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
*Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
*Mental health support
*Flexible working options
Finance
*Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
*Quick and easy pension transfer service
*Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
*Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
*Ongoing personal and professional development programme
*Leadership Pathways online learning resources
*Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated rewards website  
Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.  
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members.  We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.