Deputy Care Manager: Lead & Develop a Dedicated Team

Leonard Cheshire; Tunbridge Wells; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per annum inclusive of

Bank holidays +1 day/year up to 33

Access pay before payday (40%)

Blue Light Card discounts

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Apprenticeships and qualifications

Free DBS check

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire seeks a Deputy Manager at Seven Springs, Tunbridge Wells, to lead a 37.5-hour week in a 30-bed care home for individuals with physical disabilities. You’ll mentor staff, oversee care plans, and ensure safe, dignified, person-centered support.

You’ll coordinate with families and professionals, manage budgets, and support recruitment and appraisals. Leadership in health and social care and safeguarding knowledge are essential; first aid experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• A Level 5 Leadership in Health & Social Care qualification (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience providing direct personal and social care.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strong communication, organisational, and observational skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and best practice in care.
• Confidence working independently and using initiative.
• Empathy, integrity, and a genuine commitment to empowering others.
• First aid training and experience supporting people with physical and/or learning disabilities would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising a team of support staff, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Overseeing person-centred plans — assessing, planning, implementing, and reviewing to meet each individual’s unique needs and goals.
• Ensuring safe and effective delivery of high-quality care that promotes dignity, privacy, and independence.
• Monitoring health, wellbeing, and safety, including medication management and compliance with Health & Safety and safeguarding standards.
• Managing shift organisation and ensuring effective communication across the team.
• Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision, and appraisal of staff.
• Maintaining accurate records, overseeing budgets, and contributing to effective resource management.
• Working collaboratively with families, professionals, and external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Organisational skills

Empathy

Initiative

Observational skills

People empowerment

Education

Level 5 Leadership in Health & Social Care

Job description

Leonard Cheshire seeks a Deputy Manager at Seven Springs, Tunbridge Wells, to lead a 37.5-hour week in a 30-bed care home for individuals with physical disabilities. You’ll mentor staff, oversee care plans, and ensure safe, dignified, person-centered support.

You’ll coordinate with families and professionals, manage budgets, and support recruitment and appraisals. Leadership in health and social care and safeguarding knowledge are essential; first aid experience is advantageous.