Deputy Manager

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organisation in Swansea is seeking a Deputy Manager to assist in managing day-to-day services for adults with complex needs. This full-time position involves ensuring high standards of care and supporting team development. Candidates should have proven experience in a similar environment and hold an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care. Opportunities for professional development and a commitment to employee wellbeing are part of the offer.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Commitment to employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with adults with complex needs, learning disabilities, or autism.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of relevant care regulations and quality frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in leading day-to-day service operations.
• Ensure high standards of care and safety for supported individuals.
• Play a key role in quality assurance and team management.

Skills

Experience with adults with complex needs

Leadership skills

Knowledge of care regulations

IT skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Location: Swansea, SA1 6HD

Hours: Full-time, 41.5 hours per week (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

About the Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Home Manager in leading the day-to-day running of the service. You will ensure high standards of care, safety, and wellbeing for the people we support, while motivating and developing your team to deliver person-centred care in line with regulatory frameworks and organisational values.

You will play a key role in quality assurance, team management, rota planning, and maintaining compliance with CIW and RISCA standards.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience working with adults with complex needs, learning disabilities or autism
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Knowledge of relevant care regulations and quality frameworks
• Confident using IT systems and managing care records

Desirable Skills

• Experience managing rotas and commissioned hours
• Familiarity with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Full UK driving licence or reliable access to transport

Why Work With Us

Heathfield Lodge is part of ivolve Care & Support, one of the UK's leading providers of care for adults with complex needs. We are proud to have been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.

If you are a compassionate and motivated nurse leader looking to make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications: NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.