Deputy Care Manager - Lead, Develop & Ensure Quality

Brhw; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Brhw is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead with compassion and grow with purpose in Penwortham. This full-time role supports individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, working alongside the Registered Manager to ensure high-quality, compliant care and staff development.

The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day operations, oversee staffing, supervise a team, and drive person-centred plans while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and robust financial

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Experience supporting individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities, or Mental Health conditions.
• Strong understanding of CQC, H&S, and Safeguarding regulations.
• Experience working in complex care environments.
• Confident in people management, team leadership, and performance management.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and IT skills.
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager with the day-to-day management of the service.
• Ensure the service is appropriately staffed and operates in line with individuals' assessed needs.
• Oversee and maintain regulatory compliance (CQC, H&S, Safeguarding) and contribute to internal audits.
• Support with recruitment, onboarding, induction, and training of new staff.
• Manage supervisions, appraisals, and day-to-day performance of team members.
• Promote a positive and transparent working culture and model best practice across the service.
• Ensure person-centred care plans are regularly reviewed and up to date.
• Provide direct care and support when needed and lead the consistency of care across the service.
• Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including families, healthcare professionals, and commissioners.
• Monitor and support financial performance, including rota management, petty cash control, and budgeting tasks.
• Use internal systems including PeopleHR, Deputy, Nourish, Radar, Iplicit, and JobTrain to maintain accurate records.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

IT skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Tools

PeopleHR

Deputy

Nourish

Radar

Iplicit

JobTrain

Job description

Brhw is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead with compassion and grow with purpose in Penwortham. This full-time role supports individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, working alongside the Registered Manager to ensure high-quality, compliant care and staff development.

The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day operations, oversee staffing, supervise a team, and drive person-centred plans while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and robust financial