Deputy Care Home Manager

£30,000 - £45,000 · Career outcome for graduates of the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

A deputy care home manager assists with the day-to-day running of a care home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with regulations.

Key responsibilities include staff management, care planning, and budgeting.

The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is highly relevant to this role, covering leadership, management, and care provision.

With experience, progression to care home manager or other senior roles is possible.

Entry route

Typically requires a Level 3 qualification in health and social care and significant care experience.

How the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management maps to this role

The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a UK-regulated qualification at RQF Level 5, awarded by OTHM. For someone targeting Deputy Care Home Manager roles, it provides the formal recognition employers expect plus the applied skills the role demands — delivered 100% online while you continue working.

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