Deputy Manager Care

Chocolate Works
Bishopthorpe Road, York

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Bishopthorpe Road, York

Deputy Manager Care

Are you an organised, methodical individual who is passionate about delivering positive change? At Care UK you can build a fast-moving career whilst help our residents fulfil their lives. The team at The Chocolate Works have a great opportunity for a passionate and hands on person to join the home as Deputy Manager.

What you’ll do

Supporting and deputising for the Home Manager, you will provide inspiring leadership to nursing and care colleagues and oversee the delivery of high quality pastoral care.
You will focus on residents with complex needs, so it’s vital that you can conform with the latest guidelines, take far-reaching decisions and maintain the highest levels of governance, whilst regularly auditing practices and procedures.

Who you are

As a proven line manager in a care home setting, you will be keen to develop your leadership skills and knowledge, capable of building close relationships with residents and their families, and determined to drive continuous improvement.

Who we are

Care UK are a multi award winning company who have recently been voted the UKs Best Residential Care Provider of the year: people are our passion and are at the heart of what we do. We are an honest and caring company who look for passionate individuals who care as deeply as we do.

Due to our highly personal and patient-centred approach we have seen rapid growth. We are one of the UKs leading independent healthcare providers who have a progressive new build project where we will see over 15 new build homes open across the country to add to our current portfolio of over 150 homes across the UK in offering expert residential, nursing, dementia and end-of-life care for older people

What we offer

Competitive salary
Bank holiday enhancements
Thousands of online and in-store discounts
Further training and qualifications
Development and progression
Support, guidance and a caring working environment

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At a glance

Location

Chocolate Works Care Village
Bishopthorpe Road
York
Yorkshire
YO23 1DE

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Pay

Up to £40,000

Shifts

Care Home Based

Contract

Permanent

Reference

SYS-15224

Why work at our care home Chocolate Works

Providing the highest standard of care for residents will be at the heart of what we do. As part of our friendly team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and the support to go far.

Our team will work in a warm, friendly care home with a family atmosphere. We will provide high-quality care for older people with fantastic facilities for residents.

We truly believe that every one of us makes a difference. If you're a passionate, caring individual who works well in a team, consider a rewarding career at Care UK.

Why work at our care home Chocolate Works

A career at Care UK

A leadership role at Care UK

As part of the operational leadership team in one of our care homes, you'll have strong leadership background and excellent people skills, as well as a drive to make a difference. We'll help you to continue developing your career through quality training opportunities and tailored development programmes.

As one of the leading care home providers in the UK, our teams across England, Scotland and Wales work hard to deliver high-quality care in our 150+ care homes, and to drive our success we need leaders who share our vision and values.

Everyone needs to feel motivated and rewarded, so we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. Read more here.

Here at Care UK, we want all our colleagues to have a long and successful career with us. Our vision is to provide an inclusive training culture that empowers all colleagues with sector-leading development opportunities. View our opportunities for apprenticeships, development programmes and career progression.

At Care UK, we're proud to promote our diverse workforce and are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture. Our teams’ wellbeing is our top priority, and we believe it’s important to foster a culture of promoting open and honest conversations. Read more here.

As a colleague at Care UK, we believe it’s important that you know what you can expect from your manager to ensure people are fairly treated and properly recognised from day one. Our People Promise sets out clearly what you can expect from your manager and Care UK.

Trusted to care

A closely-knit team of managers, carers, nurses and support colleagues – and each of us is dedicated to your loved one’s care, health and wellbeing.

With over 36 years of experience in the healthcare sector, including 20 as a Registered Home Manager, I’m proud to lead the team at Chocolate Works care home. My background includes 27 years in administration, finance and business support, and I’ve been with Care UK for 14 years, most recently transferring internally from Ventress Hall.

I hold a QCF/SVQ Level 4 in Leadership and a Qualsafe Level 3 in Mental Health First Aid. I’m passionate about creating a safe, high-quality care environment, and I strive every day to support both residents and my team. I’m proud of what I’ve achieved, most notably consolidating and enhancing care services, including expanding dementia care and delivering NHS-contracted intermediate care services.

I’m proud of the strong relationships I build with residents, families, staff and the wider community. I start every day greeting residents and staff, and I make time for regular walkabouts to stay present and involved. The heart of my role is ensuring safety, quality care and excellent leadership.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, especially my grandson, Chester. I enjoy travelling, making memories and raising funds for charity. In 2023, I completed a 15,000ft skydive, raising over £2,600 for St Teresa’s Hospice. Wing-walking is next!

Judy Wray Home Manager

Health Investor Awards 2021 finalist - Residential Care Provider of the Year AND Property Developer of the Year

Dementia Hero Awards 2021 finalist - Professional Excellence

UK Employee Experience 2021 Awards Bronze Winner - Employee Training and Development, Empowering Programme

Care Home Awards 2020 winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

LaingBuisson Awards 2020 finalist

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2020 finalist

Skills for Care Accolades 2020 winner - Best Employer Support for Your Registered Manager AND Most Effective Approach to Leadership and Management

LaingBuisson Award 2023 finalist - Excellence in Large Residential Care

Leaders in Care Awards 2023 finalist - Care Home Provider of the Year

Public Sector Catering Awards 2021 winner - Catering Manager of the Year

UK Employee Experience 2022 Awards - Best Use of Digital Technologies

National Care Awards 2023 finalist - Care Home Group

Engage Awards 2023 finalists

Caring UK Awards 2023 winner - Care Group of the Year

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2024

Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care 2023 finalist

Health Investor Awards 2024 finalist - Care provider of the year

NACC Awards 2023 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year

Social Care Top 30 Award 2023 finalist

Care Home Awards 2024 high commendation - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities

Care Home Awards 2024 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider (over 75 homes)

UK Employee Experience Awards 2024 winner - Best Employee Experience Journey

Care Home Catering Awards 2024 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Public Sector Catering Awards 2024 winner - Care Catering Award

UK Employee Experience Awards 2024 winner - Best Company to Work For (large company)

Leaders in Care Awards 2024 finalist - Andrew Knight, Executive of the Year

LaingBussion Awards 2024 finalist - Care Home Group of the Year

National Dementia Care Awards 2024 finalist - Inspirational Leader in Dementia Care, Alison Butler

Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards 2024 finalist - HR & Recruiter award, Victoria Cole

National Care Awards 2021 winner - Care Home of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2001 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

Care Home Awards 2021 winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2021 winner - Catering Team of the Year

National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 finalist

Care Home Professional Power List 2021

Social Care Top Leaders Awards 2021 finalist

LaingBuisson Award 2021 winner - Property Developer of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2021 winner

Health Investor Award 2022 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

Public Sector Catering Awards 2022 finalists - Care Catering AND Chef of the Year

Nursing Times Awards 2023 winner - Nursing in Social Care

Public Sector Catering Awards 2025 winner - Care Catering Award

Leading Women in Care Awards 2025 finalist - Leader of the Future, Amanda Holland

Care Home Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Health and Nutrition Award

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year Award - Andrew Mussett

Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2025 finalist - Workforce Development Award

Love Laundry Awards 2024 finalist - Care Home Group

Greater Essex Careers Hub 2024 winner - Employer Encounter of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2024 finalist - Care Group of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2024 finalist - Employer of the Year

Stars of Social Care Awards 2025 finalist - Great Marketeer Award (The Big Dementia Conversation)

Dementia Care Awards 2025 finalist - The Dementia Care Employer (Residential) Award

Health Investor Awards 2025 finalist - Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year - Large Group (30+)

Care Home Awards 2023 winner - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities

Care Home Awards 2022 winner - Outstanding Larger Care Provider

Care Home Professional Power List 2022

Dementia Care Awards 2022 winner - Best Dementia Care Inspiring Leader

NACC Awards 2022 winner - Care Establishment of the Year

Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2022 finalist

Caring UK Awards 2022 winner - Midlands & Wales Care Home of the Year

Social Care Top 30 Award 2022 finalist

LaingBuisson Award 2022 finalist - Large Residential Care

National Care Awards 2022 winner - Care Operations/Area Manager

Leaders in Care Awards 2022 finalist - Care Home Provider of the Year

Health Investor Awards 2023 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

UK Employee Experience Awards 2023 winner - Best Employee Engagement

RoSPA Awards 2023 winner - Silver Award

Care Home Catering Awards 2023 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Public Sector Catering Awards 2023 winner - Care Catering Award

Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2024 finalist - Public Sector Chef Award

Dementia Care Awards 2024 finalist - The Dementia Friendly Business Award

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2024 winner - Use of Technology

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2024 finalist - Best Place to Work

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2024 finalist - Candidate Experience

William Rathbone Awards 2024 winner - Executive Nurse Leadership

Stars of Social Care Awards 2024 winner - Recruitment and Retention Award

The National Care Awards 2024 winner - Care Home Group (Large)

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2024 finalist - Catering Team of the year Award

Care Home Awards 2025 High Commendation - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities - 'The Big Dementia Conversation'

Care Home Awards 2025 finalist - Best Sustainability Initiative - 'Wildlife Gardens Project'

Care Home Awards 2025 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider (over 75 homes)

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2025

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Deputy Manager Care

Bishopthorpe Road, York

At a glance

Why work at our care home Chocolate Works

A career at Care UK

A leadership role at Care UK

Trusted to care

Are you happy to accept 'Functional' cookies?

Deputy Manager Care

Bishopthorpe Road, York

At a glance

Why work at our care home Chocolate Works

A career at Care UK

A leadership role at Care UK

Rewards and benefits

Learning and development

Diversity and inclusion

Our People Promise

Trusted to care