Clinical Deputy Manager

Contract:

Full Time

Deputy Manager - Alderbrook Care Home, Shadwell, Leeds£60,000 per annum (DOE) Full time, 40 hours per week Nurse-qualified (RMN or RGN)

Shape the Future of Specialist Complex Care in LeedsAlderbrook Care Home is no ordinary service. With 160 en-suite bedrooms and state-of-the-art facilities, we're redefining what high-quality, person-centred complex care looks like. Our first 40 residents moved in last year, and with a brand-new 120-bed extension opening in September 2025, this is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in shaping a flagship service from the ground up.Don't let the size put you off, while Alderbrook has capacity for 160 residents, the home is carefully split into smaller, self-contained communities. This makes the service more personal, manageable, and supportive for both residents and staff.We're now looking for an experienced and inspiring Deputy Manager to join our senior leadership team and help drive our ambitious vision forward.Why Join Us?At Alderbrook, you'll be part of something exciting. Not only will you help lead a state-of-the-art care home, but you'll also shape a new standard of complex care in Leeds. In return for your expertise, we offer:

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 (DOE).
• Full-time, permanent role with clear career progression.
• The chance to be at the forefront of a major new commissioning project.
• A supportive, values-led organisation that invests in its people.

About AlderbrookSet in the heart of Shadwell, Alderbrook combines modern design with warmth and homeliness. Residents enjoy landscaped gardens, a cinema, hair salon, lounges, and an adult-appropriate sensory room - as well as freshly prepared meals from our in-house chefs. Bedrooms are fully integrated with technology for safety, comfort, and personalisation.We specialise in supporting adults with a diverse range of needs, including:

• Complex dementia care
• Acquired brain injuries and strokes
• Neuro-disabilities (e.g., Parkinson's, Huntington's, spinal injuries)
• Mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and BPD
• Physical health conditions, including motor neurone disease
• Respite and end-of-life care

Our approach is rooted in dignity, choice, and collaboration with residents and families. From chair yoga to karaoke, gardening trips to bespoke exercise programmes delivered with the Leeds United Foundation, life at Alderbrook is about living well, whatever the challenge.Your RoleAs Deputy Manager, you'll work closely with the Home Manager to provide clear, confident leadership to a large and growing team. You'll ensure clinical excellence across the home, support with CQC compliance, and drive best practice in specialist care. Importantly, you'll be a visible presence on the floor, mentoring, guiding, and empowering staff to deliver outstanding care every day.This is a role for someone who thrives on complexity. Whether it's managing specialist care pathways, supporting with the commissioning of a major new service, or balancing clinical and operational priorities, you'll bring expertise, resilience, and vision.What We're Looking For

• A Nurse-qualified leader (RMN ideally, but RGN with complex care experience considered).
• Strong clinical knowledge of dementia, neuro-disability, and/or mental health care.
• Experience managing and developing teams in a care home or healthcare setting.
• Excellent understanding of compliance, governance, and best practice.
• A passion for innovation, person-centred care, and making a lasting difference.

About us:You'll be joining a values-led care home that's part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We're expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. If you're ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you.We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five-core values guide everything we do:Trust Respect Passion Kindness InclusivityThese values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

Apply now If you're ready to take your career to the next level and help shape the future of complex care in Leeds, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something truly special at Alderbrook.