Deputy Home Manager

Olympus Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office-based hours

Occasional on-call

Job summary

Olympus Recruitment is seeking a Deputy Care Home Manager to support a specialist service in Leicester, focusing on individuals with complex needs. You will work alongside the Registered Manager to ensure high-quality, person-centred care and strong governance.

The role emphasizes leadership of the care team, safeguarding, regulatory compliance and ongoing staff development in an office-based setting with occasional on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a care team in a complex needs setting.
• Strong safeguarding, regulatory and care planning knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisation to manage a busy service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day running of the service.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the care team.
• Ensure high standards of person-centred care are delivered.
• Support care planning, risk assessments and reviews.
• Monitor compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Support staff supervision and performance development.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and incidents.
• Liaise with families, professionals and external agencies.
• Maintain a safe, positive environment.
• Participate in on-call rota on occasion.

Skills

Leadership

Complex care

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisational skills

People development

Education

Care qualifications

Job description

Deputy Care Home Manager - Complex Needs

Location: Leicester

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Hours: Office Hours | Occasional On-Call

We are working with a specialist care provider to recruit an experienced Deputy Care Home Manager to join a dedicated team supporting individuals with complex care and support needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in their career, working alongside the Registered Manager to ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

The Role

As Deputy Care Home Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the service, supporting the Registered Manager and wider team to maintain excellent standards of care, compliance and safeguarding.

You will help ensure that residents receive the highest possible level of support, while promoting independence, dignity and choice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the overall running of the service
• Providing leadership, guidance and support to the care team
• Ensuring high standards of person-centred care are consistently maintained
• Supporting care planning, risk assessments and reviews
• Monitoring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures
• Supporting staff supervision, development and performance management
• Responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and incidents
• Liaising with families, professionals and external agencies
• Helping to maintain a positive, safe and supportive environment
• Participating in an occasional on-call rota

About You

We are looking for an experienced care professional with a strong understanding of complex needs and the ability to lead and support a team effectively.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Deputy Manager, Senior Care or similar leadership role
• Experience supporting individuals with complex care needs
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The confidence to lead, motivate and develop a care team
• A person-centred approach and genuine commitment to improving people's lives
• The ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Relevant care qualifications are desirable

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £35,000
• Office-based working hours
• Occasional on-call responsibilities
• Opportunity to progress within a specialist care organisation
• Supportive management team
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives