Deputy Unit Manager (Whitestones)

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Deputy Unit Manager – Grade 10
Location: Whitestone, Chapel-en-le -Frith 
Service Areas: 
•    Specialist Dementia Unit

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care and empowering others to live with dignity and independence? We are looking for dynamic and compassionate Deputy Unit Manager to join our Adult Social Care and Health team at Whitestone Care Home .
🧠 About the Role
As a Deputy Unit Manager, you will support the CQC Registered Service Manager in leading a 24/7 residential care service. You’ll play a key role in ensuring safe, person-centred care, managing staff, and driving continuous improvement.
•    Focus on supporting individuals with dementia in a stimulating and supportive environment.
•    Champion person-centred dementia care and promote independence and well-being.
💼 What You’ll Do
•    Lead and supervise a dedicated care team.
•    Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and quality standards.
•    Manage resources effectively, including budgets and equipment.
•    Collaborate with families, professionals, and external agencies.
•    Promote a culture of continuous improvement and best practice.
•    Work a rota of early and late shifts which include week end and bank holidays.
✅ What We’re Looking For
•    Significant experience in a residential care setting.
•    Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
•    Strong understanding of safeguarding, care planning, and relevant legislation.
•    Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
•    Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant field.
💡 Desirable Experience
•    Dementia care experience.
📣 Why Join Us?
•    Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team.
•    Make a real difference in people’s lives.
•    Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

👉 To apply now and help shape the future of our services in Derbyshire, please click on the 'Apply for this role' button.

For any informal enquiries please contact Tracy Kershaw on 07773031347 or email Tracy.kershaw@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.