Deputy Manager

New Way Recruitment LTD; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time

Career progression

Training & development

Leadership opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

New Way Recruitment LTD in Woodbridge, UK, is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager for a well-established residential care service in Suffolk. You will work with the Registered Manager to ensure safe, compassionate, high-quality care and lead a dedicated care team.

The role suits someone with strong leadership and a passion for person-centred care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. Excellent communication and a collaborative, solution-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior care leadership role (e.g., Senior Care Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager)
• Experience in residential or supported care environments
• Understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with overall leadership and day-to-day management of the service
• Provide visible, compassionate leadership to the care team and promote a positive culture
• Support staff to deliver person-centred care that respects dignity, choices and independence
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, medication processes and safeguarding procedures
• Monitor care quality and ensure standards are maintained across the service
• Support recruitment, induction, training, supervision and development of team members
• Lead by example and provide guidance to colleagues during shifts
• Collaborate with families, professionals and external stakeholders
• Assist with audits, inspections and regulatory compliance
• Respond to incidents, concerns and complaints and embed learning
• Assist staffing, rotas and allocation of resources
• Deputise for the Registered Manager when required

Skills

Strong leadership

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Woodbridge, United Kingdom | Posted on 08/20/2026

Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career?

We are supporting a well-established residential care service in Suffolk in the search for a Deputy Manager who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of the people they support.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Care professional, Deputy Manager or aspiring Registered Manager who is confident leading teams, maintaining high standards and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a care service.

The Role

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the service consistently delivers safe, compassionate and high-quality care.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the overall leadership and day-to-day management of the service.
  
• Providing visible, compassionate leadership to the care team and promoting a positive culture.
  
• Supporting staff to deliver person-centred care that respects each individual's dignity, choices and independence.
  
• Overseeing care planning, risk assessments, medication processes and safeguarding procedures.
  
• Monitoring care quality and ensuring appropriate standards are maintained across the service.
  
• Supporting recruitment, induction, training, supervision and development of team members.
  
• Leading by example and providing guidance and support to colleagues during shifts.
  
• Working collaboratively with families, professionals and external stakeholders.
  
• Supporting audits, inspections and regulatory compliance.
  
• Responding appropriately to incidents, concerns and complaints, ensuring learning is embedded.
  
• Assisting with staffing, rotas and the effective allocation of resources.
  
• Deputising for the Registered Manager when required and taking responsibility for the service in their absence.
  

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong leadership with genuine compassion .

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a senior care leadership position, such as Senior Care Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager or similar.
  
• Experience working within a residential or supported care environment.
  
• A strong understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding and regulatory requirements.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• The confidence to lead, motivate and develop a care team.
  
• A calm, organised and solution-focused approach.
  
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes and quality of life for the people you support.
  
• The ambition to progress within a rewarding career in care.
  

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time position
  
• Opportunity to progress your career within care management
  
• Supportive and established management structure
  
• Ongoing training and professional development
  
• Leadership and management development opportunities
  
• A collaborative and values-led working environment
  
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to people's lives
  
• A role where your leadership, ideas and experience will be valued
  

If you are ready to take the next step in your care career and want to join a service where quality, dignity and compassionate leadership genuinely matter , we would love to hear from you.