Deputy Manager Care

National Care Group Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Qualifications support

Refer a Friend

Wellbeing support

Stream app

Job summary

National Care Group is recruiting a Deputy Manager for its Wellington Support services in Northampton. You’ll lead a team to deliver person-centred support in a residential setting, ensuring safe, high-quality services and strong relationships with families and external agencies.

The role requires a Level 5 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent), proven leadership, and experience with learning disabilities or complex needs.

Qualifications

• Strong background in learning disabilities, mental health, or complex needs.
• Level 5 or equivalent in Health & Social Care.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Cares deeply about people and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, lead and develop a passionate team.
• Ensure high-quality, person-led care across all services.
• Be visible, hands-on, and lead from the front.
• Deliver and monitor activities that support wellbeing and outcomes.
• Work in line with values, policies, and care standards.
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders, families, and professionals.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Coaching

Empathy

Experience in learning disabilities

Education

Level 5 Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Deputy Manager Care

Job Introduction

Salary: Up to £29,484, based on experience

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Service: Wellington Support

Location: Multisite – Northampton

Wellington Support are currently recruiting a Deputy Manager for our Supported Living services in Northampton.

Wellington Support provides high-quality, person-centred support within individuals' own homes, helping people to live fulfilling and independent lives. Through consistent, structured, and proactive support, we empower individuals to achieve their personal goals, develop practical life skills, and maximise their potential.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

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That Is Why We Offer

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.

The Deputy Manager Position

As Deputy Manager, you’ll lead and inspire a team to deliver truly person-centred support that unlocks potential and enhances lives.

You’ll manage our residential service, to ensure smooth, safe, high-quality service delivery whilst staying present with the people we support.

From coaching and leading your team to liaising with external agencies and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes — this is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are ever the same.

About The Role

• Motivate, lead and develop a passionate team
• Ensure high-quality, person-led care across all services
• Be visible, hands-on, and lead from the front
• Deliver and monitor activities that support wellbeing and outcomes
• Work in line with values, policies, and care standards
• Build positive relationships with stakeholders, families, and professionals

About You

You’re not just experienced — you’re driven, compassionate, and ready to make an impact.

• Strong background in learning disabilities, mental health, or complex needs
• Level 5 or equivalent/ above qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience)
• Proven leadership
• Natural people-leader with coaching and mentoring skills
• Most importantly: you care. Deeply.

If you’re passionate about delivering life-changing support and want to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive organisation — we want to hear from you.

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation.