Deputy Manager

Caretech; Little Heath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend A Friend Bonus

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Stakeholder Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of Dugdale House, a learning disability home, ensuring the highest standards of care for residents.

You will lead, coach and motivate a team of care staff, maintain person-centred care, and build strong relationships with families and professionals, while complying with CQC regulations and internal policies.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in a care setting.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in day-to-day running of the home.
• Lead, motivate, and inspire a team of care staff.
• Ensure care is delivered to the highest standards.
• Build strong relationships with families and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Empathy

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

You will:

• Supporting the Registered Manager in operational management of the home
• Being 50% supernumerary to focus on leadership and oversight
• Leading, coaching, and motivating a team of care staff
• Ensuring care is delivered to the highest standards
• Building strong relationships with families and professionals
• Supporting compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and CQC standards
• We're seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable. Previous experience in a supervisory or management role in a care setting
• NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Compassionate, professional, and motivated approach to care
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and standards
• At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

As a Deputy Manager, you'll support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home while ensuring the highest standards of care for residents. You'll lead, motivate, and inspire a dedicated team of care staff, and help create a warm, person-centred environment for residents and their families.

About the Service - Dugdale House Rated Good by CQC, Dugdale House is registered for 8 service users with Learning Disabilities. The Service Users enjoy going to the local day centre, shops, and coffee shops. Dugdale House is a beautiful Victorian building and boasts a large garden which is regularly used by staff and service users for barbeques, in house events and picnics. The service users enjoy many in house activities as well as visiting local day centres.

Benefits

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

About CareTech Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.