Deputy Manager

Leonard Cheshire; Tunbridge Wells; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per annum inclusive of

Bank holidays +1 day/year up to 33

Access pay before payday (40%)

Blue Light Card discounts

Contributory Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Apprenticeships and qualifications

Free DBS check

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Leonard Cheshire seeks a Deputy Manager at Seven Springs, Tunbridge Wells, to lead a 37.5-hour week in a 30-bed care home for individuals with physical disabilities. You’ll mentor staff, oversee care plans, and ensure safe, dignified, person-centered support.

You’ll coordinate with families and professionals, manage budgets, and support recruitment and appraisals. Leadership in health and social care and safeguarding knowledge are essential; first aid experience is advantageous.

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.
• First aid training and experience supporting people with physical and/or learning disabilities would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Organisational skills

Empathy

Initiative

Observational skills

People empowerment

Education

Level 5 Leadership in Health & Social Care

Job description

£17.60 per hour | Full-time | Seven Springs - Tunbridge Wells

“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

Seven Springs provides exceptional care and independent living in Tunbridge Wells. Our 30-bed care home is dedicated to providing care and support to individuals with physical disabilities, ensuring a comfortable and nurturing environment that feels just like home. Our experienced team of caregivers provides specialised physical support tailored to each resident's needs.

You will be working 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with some flex to support the service as needed.

Why you’ll love working here

• 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

What you’ll do

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.

What helps you shine here

• 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.

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.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 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.

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.