Deputy Care Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Deputy Care Manager for a supported living service in Kingswinford, offering a salary of £29,000. The role combines leadership, clinical input, and strategic support to aid adults with complex needs. Candidates must have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and experience in similar settings. The position requires travel across Staffordshire, and a valid driving licence is essential. Benefits include a pension scheme, CPD support, and lifestyle discounts.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Access to lifestyle discounts

Support for CPD and career progression

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Deputy Manager in supported living or complex care settings.
• Strong understanding of autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs.
• Valid driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Lead and mentor staff teams for high-quality care.
• Monitor compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Please note that our client DOES NOT offer Tier 2 Sponsorship

Deputy Care Manager – Supported Living | £29,000 | 40 Hours Per Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Care Manager to join a progressive and person-centred supported living service that supports adults with complex needs, autism, and learning disabilities. This is a rewarding role that combines leadership, clinical input, and strategic support to help individuals live independently and thrive.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with a mix of clinical and supernumerary hours, offering the chance to be both hands-on in care delivery and influential in service development.

The role will involve travel across multiple supported living settings in Staffordshire, so a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

What You’ll Need

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (minimum requirement)
• Proven experience as a Deputy Manager, ideally in supported living or complex care settings
• Strong understanding of autism, learning disabilities, and complex needs
• Ability to lead and motivate care teams across multiple locations
• A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A commitment to promoting inclusion, empowerment, and best practice

What’s in It for You?

• Company pension scheme
• Access to an online benefits portal with lifestyle discounts and wellbeing resources
• Support with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and career progression
• Long service awards to recognise dedication

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day operations across multiple services
• Lead, mentor and support staff teams to ensure high-quality, person-centred care
• Assist with the development and implementation of care plans and risk assessments
• Monitor compliance and quality standards in line with CQC and internal policies
• Support with recruitment, training, and staff development
• Work in partnership with families, health professionals and other stakeholders
• Promote independence, choice, and dignity for the individuals supported
• Participate in a rota that includes a balance of clinical and office-based hours

Reference: WILL152695/DN

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