Deputy Manager

Leonard Cheshire; Sileby; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pay before payday Stream

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

Career development opportunities

Free DBS check

EAP 24/7

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire is seeking a Deputy Manager for a King Street residential care home in Sileby, Leicestershire. The role is full-time and involves leading a dedicated team to deliver person-centred support for adults with disabilities.

You will oversee care plans, monitor wellbeing and safety, and collaborate with families and professionals while ensuring a warm, independent living environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience with supervising care teams.
• Direct personal and social care delivery experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of support staff with coaching and development.
• Oversee person-centred plans to meet individual needs and goals.
• Ensure safe, dignified, and independent care delivery.
• Monitor health, wellbeing, safety and medication management.
• Organise shifts and ensure effective team communication.
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision and appraisal.
• Maintain records, budgets and resource management.
• Collaborate with families and external professionals; first aid helpful.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Communication

Organisational skills

Observational skills

Empathy

Integrity

Initiative

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 5 Leadership in Health & Social Care

Willingness to work towards Level 5

Job description

As Deputy Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our service. You'll lead by example, supporting both customers and staff to achieve the highest standards of care and independence. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supervising a team of support staff, providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Overseeing person-centred plans - assessing, planning, implementing, and reviewing to meet each individual's unique needs and goals.
• Ensuring safe and effective delivery of high-quality care that promotes dignity, privacy, and independence.
• Monitoring health, wellbeing, and safety, including medication management and compliance with Health & Safety and safeguarding standards.
• Managing shift organisation and ensuring effective communication across the team.
• Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision, and appraisal of staff.
• Maintaining accurate records, overseeing budgets, and contributing to effective resource management.
• Working collaboratively with families, professionals, and external agencies. First aid training and experience supporting people with physical and/or learning disabilities would be advantageous.

About Leonard Cheshire

For over 75 years, we've supported disabled people to live, learn, and work as independently as possible. We create welcoming, safe, and empowering spaces that feel like home - giving people real choice and control over their lives.

We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and will support your requirements for reasonable adjustments wherever possible.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post, and references will be obtained for all roles.

Qualifications

• A Level 5 Leadership in Health & Social Care qualification (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience providing direct personal and social care.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strong communication, organisational, and observational skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and best practice in care.
• Confidence working independently and using initiative.
• Empathy, integrity, and a genuine commitment to empowering others.

Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.

£17.60 per hour | Full-time | King Street

"It’s like watching mini-miracles happen here every day." That’s how one of our team describes the difference they make.

If you’re kind, compassionate, and ready to help others live life their way – and you have the leadership skills to guide a dedicated team – we’d love to hear from you.

A home, not just a service. King Street is a residential care home for working-age adults with physical disabilities. Our home is in the heart of Sileby village in Leicestershire. It’s a warm, friendly, and supportive environment where everyone works together to help each person live as independently as possible. Every day brings something different – new challenges, new achievements, and plenty of smiles.

Your working hours

We offer full-time hours and you’ll need to be flexible to work weekends as part of a rota. You’ll also participate in our on-call rota as required.

Why you’ll love working here

As well as supporting your wellbeing and professional growth, we offer a fantastic benefits package, including:

• 28 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays (+1 day every year up to 33 days)
• Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday
• Free Blue Light Card for discounts and perks
• Contributory Pension Scheme with competitive life cover
• Health Cash Plan for affordable healthcare when you need it
• Career development through apprenticeships and recognised qualifications
• Free DBS check
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme