Community Support Bed Deputy Manager

Dchs; Buxton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Deputy Manager – Community Support Bedded Unit in Buxton. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality 24-hour reablement and assessment services, while supporting safe operations and continuous service improvement.

You will work across a 7-day service with flexible hours, contributing to staffing, governance, and patient-focused care in a community setting within High Peak.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience)
• NVQ Level 4/5 in Leadership & Management in Care (or willingness to work towards)
• Evidence of continuous professional development and knowledge of CQC regulations
• Experience supervising or leading staff teams and safeguarding procedures

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management to care and support teams
• Oversee staff supervision, appraisals, performance and attendance management
• Coordinate staffing and rota management for safe staffing levels
• Support admissions, reablement, and discharge pathways in collaboration with health and social care professionals

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Digital care systems

Collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 4/5 in Leadership & Management in Care

Job description

Main area Community , Care, Reablement, Rehabilitation, Residential , Therapy, Deputy Manager Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Minimum 18.75 , up to 37.5) Job ref 842-CCS-7668-26-B

Site Thomas Fields Community Care Centre Town Buxton Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

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Job overview

Join Our Team as a Deputy Manager – Community Support Bedded Unit

Are you an experienced, compassionate leader looking to take the next step in your career? We're seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our Community Support Bedded Unit in the beautiful High Peak, where you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of outstanding care.

We have flexible opportunities available, with contracts ranging from 18.75 to 37.5 hours per week. You'll work across a 7 day service, including weekends and Bank Holidays, with shifts between 8:00am and 8:00pm, offering a healthy work life balance while supporting the needs of the service.

As Deputy Manager for our Community Support Bedded Unit, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the CQC Registered Manager to deliver safe, effective and high-quality 24-hour reablement and assessment services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team, shape service delivery and make a real difference to the lives of people across Derbyshire.

Main duties of the job

You'll provide day to day leadership and management to our care and support teams, creating a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment where colleagues feel valued and empowered to deliver outstanding care. You'll oversee staff supervision, appraisals, performance and attendance management, while supporting the recruitment, selection and development of a skilled and compassionate workforce.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you'll coordinate staffing and rota management to ensure safe staffing levels, effective use of resources and continuity of care across the service.

You'll also take responsibility for the day to day operational management of the Community Support Bedded Unit, ensuring people have timely access to assessment, reablement and the support they need to maximise their independence. By working collaboratively with health and social care professionals, you'll help ensure smooth admission and discharge pathways, enabling people to receive the right care, at the right time, in the most appropriate setting.

As a visible and approachable leader, you'll champion high standards of care, quality and continuous improvement, ensuring services remain responsive, safe and person centred. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about developing teams, driving service excellence and supporting people to recover, regain independence and return home wherever possible.

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience)
• NVQ Level 4/5 in Leadership & Management in Care (or willingness to work towards)

Experience

• Evidence and examples of continuous professional development
• Examples of your Knowledge of CQC regulations and Fundamental Standards
• Examples of your Experience working within health or social care services
• Tell us of your experience in supervising or leading staff teams
• Explain your Knowledge of safeguarding procedures (adults)
• Training in supervision, coaching, or staff development

Skills

• Strong leadership and team‑coordination skills
• Ability to prioritise, delegate, and make safe decisions under pressure
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to use digital care systems and maintain accurate records
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

Our vision is to see the health of local communities improve through partnership working, putting people at the centre and looking to the future.

Our values:

• 1) To get the basics right - For each other, local people and communities
• 2) To act with compassion and respect - For each other, local people and communities
• 3) To make a positive difference - For each other, local people and communities
• 4) To value and develop teamwork - With our partners and within DCHS
• 5) To value diversity and inclusivity - Of each other, local people and communities

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety.

Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

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