Deputy Manager – Autism Care Home Lead the Team

Caretech; Pidley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 Days Holiday

Free DBS Check

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Employee Awards Evening

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

CareTech is seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to join our Oldhurst service, supporting the delivery of outstanding, person-centred care in line with CQC standards. You will lead a dedicated team, oversee daily living support, manage rotas including evenings and weekends, and ensure accurate records and effective safeguarding.

The role requires resilience, strong communication, and a commitment to empowering service users while providing clear career progression and training

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to work unsociable hours on a rota basis
• Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech)

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support in line with individual support plans
• Assist with daily living skills and personal care where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing
• Support activities, appointments, and community access
• Maintain accurate records and work effectively as part of a team
• Work a rota including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins
• Supervise a team of support workers to enable our service users to lead as fulfilling and satisfying a life as they possibly can

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Written abilities

Leadership

Team supervision

Education

Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

DBS checks process

Job description

CareTech is seeking a passionate and experienced Deputy Manager to join our Oldhurst service, supporting the delivery of outstanding, person-centred care in line with CQC standards. You will lead a dedicated team, oversee daily living support, manage rotas including evenings and weekends, and ensure accurate records and effective safeguarding.

The role requires resilience, strong communication, and a commitment to empowering service users while providing clear career progression and training