Care Home Deputy Manager (Maternity Cover) – Quality, Systems and Risk Manager Location: Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BE Salary: £41,944 FTE (rising to approx. £44,000 in April 2026, subject to pay award) Contract: Full time, Permanent – Maternity Cover Deputy Manager responsibilities until July 2026 Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours or Part-time 30 hours Thorngate Churcher Trust is seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Quality, Systems & Risk Manager, who will also take on the responsibilities of Deputy Manager during a period of maternity cover (until July 2026). This is a key role within our respected 44-bed care home, us Churcher Court, supporting the Registered Manager to deliver exceptional, person-centred care and ensure full compliance with CQC standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager, or a senior care professional ready to take the next step into a leadership and quality-focused role. If you are analytical, digitally confident and passionate about improving outcomes for residents, we’d love to hear from you! We will also support and fund NVQ Level 5 for the right candidate if you are not yet fully qualified but are working towards it. The Quality, Systems and Risk role requires you to lead the home’s quality assurance activities, ensuring continuous improvement. Your key responsibilities will include: * Leading our audit programme * Maintaining and updating d...