Deputy Manager Adults
Are you an experienced leader ready to take the next step in adult social care? We're looking for a Deputy Manager to help lead our team, supporting and guiding staff to deliver safe, person-centred care that enables individuals to live fulfilling, dignified and independent lives.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the Registered Manager to run the service to the highest standards, deputising in their absence to ensure continuity of care, operational stability and regulatory compliance. You'll provide day-to-day leadership to Senior Support Workers, Support Workers and ancillary staff, promoting a culture of professionalism, compassion and accountability.
This is a rewarding yet responsible role requiring resilience, sound judgement, strong leadership, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for the people we support.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting the Registered Manager in leading the service, deputising in their absence
- Providing guidance, mentoring and supervision to Senior Support Workers and care staff
- Conducting regular supervisions, appraisals and performance reviews
- Assisting with recruitment, induction and ongoing development of staff
- Planning and managing staff rotas to ensure safe staffing levels
- Ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered consistently
- Promoting independence, choice, dignity and respect for all individuals
- Promoting and maintaining a strong safeguarding culture
- Supporting the Registered Manager in ensuring compliance with CQC regulations
- Assisting with audits, quality assurance and continuous improvement
- Overseeing health and safety, fire safety and risk management
- Building positive relationships with families, professionals and external agencies
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
- Enhanced DBS check suitable for working with vulnerable adults
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior care role
- Experience supervising or mentoring staff
- Experience working within a regulated care environment
- Genuine motivation to improve the lives of others
- Calm, reflective and resilient under pressure
- Strong leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting adults' welfare
- Ability to manage competing priorities and support a high-performing team
- Understanding of safeguarding adults and the Mental Capacity Act/DoLS
- Knowledge of person-centred care principles
Desirable:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care
- Medication management training
- Previous experience as a Team Leader or Deputy Manager
- Experience supporting individuals with complex needs or challenging behaviours
- Budgeting or operational management experience
- Understanding of CQC inspection frameworks and quality assurance processes
- Understanding of HR processes including recruitment, induction, disciplinary and grievance procedures
Our Values
We're looking for leaders who act with professionalism, integrity and respect, who take ownership of their practice while supporting others to succeed. We value dependable people who bring consistency, positivity and accountability, and who help create confident, well-supported teams providing higher-quality care.
If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Choose Resicare Alliance Children's Care?
We are a growing organisation and our future is shaped by our shared values. We genuinely strive to make the differences we promote, and our fantastic team is the enabler of our ambition to deliver outstanding care and support.
- Meaningful Work: You will be at the forefront of transforming young lives, offering guidance, stability, and emotional support to children in need.
- Professional Growth: RCA is committed to your professional development. We offer ongoing training and advancement opportunities to help you reach your career goals.
- Supportive Team: Join a team of caring professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
- Competitive Compensation: We value your dedication and expertise and offer competitive salaries and benefits.
All applications are assessed in detail and processing them is subject to safer recruitment regulations, as governed by both the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted. The application process may be more demanding, but the job is also more rewarding.
We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application.