Deputy Manager

Salutem LD Bidco Ltd/ Salutem LD Bidco II Ltd/ Sal; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Free DBS check

Pension scheme

Health plan

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is seeking a Deputy Manager for our Ashleigh House residential home to support the Registered Manager in daily operations. You will lead staff, ensure high quality care, and oversee supervision and performance management to meet safeguarding and regulatory standards.

The role requires Level 5 Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to study) with experience in safeguarding, MCA/DoLS, and medication administration.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma or willingness to work towards Level 5.
• Residential care experience required.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, MCA, and DoLS.
• Experience with supervisions and appraisals.
• Medication administration knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day running of the home.
• Lead and develop the care team to maintain high standards.
• Conduct supervisions and appraisals of staff.
• Support HR processes and performance management.
• Ensure safeguarding and regulatory standards are met.
• Promote person-centred care and maintain quality of life.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

HR processes

MCA/DoLS

Safeguarding

Communication

Digital recording

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 3/5)

Job description

About The Company

Are you an experienced, motivated, and dynamic care professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Deputy Manager to join our busy residential care home supporting adults aged 21–80 with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and autism.

About The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the service, leading and developing the team while maintaining high standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support operational management of a busy residential service
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff
• Conduct supervisions and appraisals
• Support HR processes and performance management
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, MCA, and DoLS
• Promote person-centred care
• Maintain regulatory standards

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
• Residential care experience
• Knowledge of Safeguarding, MCA, DoLS, medication administration
• Digital recording
• HR and staff management experience
• Experience with supervisions and appraisals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Energetic and proactive attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities
• Support with Level 5 qualification
• Opportunity to make a difference

About The Role

As a Deputy Manager you will assist the Registered Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home, this includes ensuring that the needs of the service users are met, managing the staff team, monitoring the quality of care and support, ensuring high standards of professional practice, whilst achieving compliance with external regulatory standards.
Reporting to the Registered Manager, the post holder will work to ensure that specialist and quality care and support for service users is maintained through assisting in the planning, implementation, supervision and evaluation of service user care and support. The Deputy Manager's will also be required to ensure that policies, procedures, systems and workplace practices are fully implemented and consistently applied.
You will be passionate about motivating and empowering your team and encouraging their development. You will also be an inspiring role model, leading by example, imparting knowledge, championing best practice and promoting new thinking, enabling the team to help the people we support to make choices and decisions, live each day to the fullest and develop life skills along the way.
We are looking for a highly motivated team member who will either have or be working towards NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3/5. Experience of working with individuals with communication difficulties is desirable. A sound working knowledge and understanding of CQC Regulations and Standards, the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Standards is also desirable.
Creating an environment where people feel safe, we work with each individual to build their confidence and skills, empowering them to lead a rich and fulfilling life as independently as possible.
The successful candidate will need to show a high level of commitment and flexibility in the role and be able to work closely with the Registered Manager and staff team to ensure the very best outcomes are achieved for the individuals residing at Ashleigh House.

In this role you will be expected to

• Demonstrate written communication skills, sufficient to contribute to a record keeping system.
• Be able to demonstrate a warm, person centred and affirmative approach to the individuals we support.
• Be able to remain compassionate, and professional during challenging times.
• Be willing to work alongside clinical professionals
• Be open to new ideas and ways of working.
• Lead and delegate appropriately when on shifts.
• Complete regular staff supervisions.
• Be a positive role model in all aspects of our daily work life
• Assist an individual when in crisis to manage their behaviours

Benefits

• FREE Online 24/7 GP Service for you and your family from a GP who can prescribe
• Competency Frameworks and Pay Scales
• Wagestream – where any day can be a payday
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme - Instantly earn points and cash rewards
• Sovereign Health Care Plan
• Canada Life, Group Life Assurance
• Blue Light Card
• Blink, our internal communications app
• Pension scheme
• Free DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Registration Process

• Week 1 in role – DBS must be applied for
• Week 2 in role – until the DBS check is back and verified as per process – registration application to be drafted in the background with support from our Quality team
• Within 2 weeks of the DBS returned and verified – registration application to be submitted to the regulator
• Once the registration is completed and in place £5000 will be added to your annual salary and backdated to the probation pass date.

We have a massive duty of care towards those we support who are often the most vulnerable in society, which is why our staff are encouraged to keep up to date with vaccines and focus on self‑care too. You can find out more about us on our recruitment site. There’s information about the team, our benefits, training and importantly what makes us ‘HumanKind’.

Our Core Values

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.
• Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.
• Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.
• Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.

At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well‑being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.