Deputy Manager

NHS; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care. The role involves leading a team, supporting staff development, and managing day-to-day operations in a dynamic environment. Candidates should have experience in adult social care, ideally in a leadership position, and strong understanding of CQC standards. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including 31 days annual leave.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Birthday day off

£300 refer-a-friend bonus

Ongoing training & development

Pension and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care, ideally in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of CQC standards and safeguarding.
• Confidence with rotas, systems, and supporting service users with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure great experiences and outcomes through leading practice.
• Coordinate the team and resources for efficiency.
• Complete delegated management tasks to support colleagues.

Skills

Experience in adult social care

Leadership ability

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 (minimum)

Working towards Level 5 preferred

Job description

Shifts: Full-time 42 hours per week (5 days a week on a rota basis)

PayRate: £13.70 per hour / £29,920.80 per annum

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care and ensuring compliance with CQC standards. The role will help lead the team, support staff development, manage day-to-day operations, and promote a positive, inclusive culture.

This is a hands-on role, working actively across the rota on the floor, with designated time allocated to office-based responsibilities. The successful candidate will support adults with various needs, such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI, and mental health, helping them to flourish in a place they call home.

About us

We are one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK, delivering care and support with energy, passion, and positivity. Our support is dynamic, person-centred, and fulfilling, enabling people to enjoy a flourishing life.

We operate our business to the power of 3: Quality, People, Healthy Finances. These three key areas fuel and support each other, and we focus on them equally to deliver key outcomes.

Job responsibilities

As a Deputy Manager, you will:

• Ensure the people we support have great experiences and outcomes through leading practice and driving quality experiences
• Lead practice and complete delegated management tasks to ensure our colleagues are supported and developed
• Coordinate the team and resources to ensure efficiency

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in adult social care, ideally in a leadership role
• NVQ Level 3 (minimum); working towards Level 5 preferred
• Strong understanding of CQC standards and safeguarding
• Great people skills, leadership ability, and attention to detail
• Confidence with rotas, systems, and supporting service users with complex needs

What we offer

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer:

• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Birthday day off (after 1 year of service)
• £300 refer-a-friend bonus
• Ongoing training & development
• Pension and wellbeing support

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support, and this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.