Deputy Manager

SeeMeHired; Redditch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SeeMeHired is seeking a Deputy Locality Manager to oversee residential services in Redditch, ensuring quality, person-centred care and strong staff support. You will manage day-to-day operations, maintain records, and drive compliance with safeguarding and CQC requirements.

The role requires experience in a senior/deputy position with adults with learning disabilities, and a solid understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS. Flexibility for on-call duties is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 or above, OR QCF Level 5 in Management, or working towards it.
• Excellent written, verbal and IT skills.
• Experience in a senior or deputy role with adults with learning disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS.
• Fully flexible to meet service needs, including on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the operations of residential services.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Supervise, mentor, and train a team of caregivers.
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals to meet medical and care requirements.
• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Respond to concerns following policies, safeguarding and CQC guidelines.

Skills

IT skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisation skills

Planning skills

On-call availability

LD experience

MCA knowledge

DoLS knowledge

Senior/deputy experience

Education

NVQ Level 4 or above, OR QCF Level 5 in Management

Job description

As a Deputy Locality Manager, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day management of the services, ensuring that the individuals we support receive a personalised service tailored to their changing needs. You will be instrumental in maintaining quality and compliance across the services, supervising and supporting staff, and acting as the point of contact in the absence of the Locality Manager.,

• Oversee and manage the operations of residential services.


• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.


• Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs.


• Supervise, mentor, and train a team of dedicated caregivers.


• Coordinate with healthcare professionals to meet medical and care requirements.


• Monitor, evaluate, and adjust care plans as needed to ensure effectiveness.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.


• Respond to concerns promptly, following company policies, safeguarding protocols, and CQC guidelines.


• Experience: Previous experience in a senior or deputy role working with adults with learning disabilities.


• Qualifications:


• NVQ Level 4 or above, OR QCF Level 5 in Management (or willingness to work towards it).


• Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and IT skills with the ability to prioritise, plan, and organise effectively.


• Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, with practical application experience.


• Flexibility: Fully flexible to meet the needs of the services you oversee, including participation in an on-call rota., Previous experience in a senior or deputy role working with adults with learning disabilities.


• Strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Are you a dynamic and forward-thinking individual seeking a new challenge? Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities? If so, we'd love to hear from you!