Deputy Manager - Northampton

Active Care Group; Northampton; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days + bank holidays

Birthday off

Nest Pension

Medicash Health Plan

Active Learning Hub

Job summary

Active Care Group is recruiting a Deputy Manager for Loyd House in Northampton. This full-time role (40 hours) focuses on leading daily operations, supervising staff and ensuring compassionate, evidence-based care in line with CQC standards.

You will work closely with families, healthcare professionals and HR, supporting recruitment and staff development while maintaining a positive, person-centred culture. Salary is £32,474.66 FTE pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience of residential care settings and leading a team.
• Willingness to pursue Level 4 Diploma or possess an equivalent qualification.
• Strong communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the service under the Registered Manager.
• Support recruitment, induction and staff retention.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care in line with policies and CQC.
• Collaborate with families, healthcare professionals and HR.
• Manage change and foster a positive working environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

People management

Person-centred care

Organisational skills

Residential care experience

Diploma level 4 willingness

Computer skills

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Health & Social Care (willing to commence)

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Internet Explorer

Job description

# Deputy ManagerNorthamptonFull TimeCloses 5 November 2026Apply nowYou'll be taken to our application system to complete your application.## About this role**Come and join one of the UK’s largest providers in complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.**We'd like you to join us as a Deputy Manager at our service Loyd House in Northampton.At Loyd House we have a strong focus on therapy, care and quality of life. We provide specialist post-acute rehabilitation, as well as management of long-term neurological conditions. We’re committed to helping every person we support feel safe, happy, empowered enabling them to live the best life possible.**What you'll be working:*** Full time 40 Hours per week* Part time 37.63 Hours per week* £32,474.66 (FTE) per annum pro rata**What you'll be doing:*** Lead and support the day-to-day running of the service, working alongside the Registered Manager.* Lead, support and develop a motivated team, including supervision, appraisals and training.* Support the recruitment, induction and retention of staff.* Ensure high-quality, person-centred care and support is provided in line with policies and CQC requirements.* Work closely with families, healthcare professionals, HR and other stakeholders.* Support effective management of change and help maintain a positive working environment.**What you'll have:*** Experience of residential work* Medication trained would be preferable* Experience of leading and supporting a team, ideally within health or social care.* Good communication and people-management skills.* A person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to supporting others.* Ability to work confidently with colleagues, families and external professionals.* Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.* A commitment to equality, inclusion and the values of Active Care Group.* Must be willing to commence a level 4 diploma or hold an equivalent qualification.* Must have computer skills in Excel, word, outlook and internet explorer.**What to look forward to:*** 25 days plus bank holidays* Birthday off* Join the **Active Learning Hub**and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities* **Active Reward App** giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop* Free 24 hour confidential **Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App**to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice* A **Nest Personal Pension** account* Access to join a **Medicash Health Plan** for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians* We recognise outstanding **Active Behaviours** via the **Active Awards** programme* Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits* **Refer a Friend** **Scheme** and earn yourself up to **£1500** by recommending someone you know* ......and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group| || --- || **Take a look around the company** https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ |Salary£32,474.66 (FTE) per annum pro rata## Job detailsReference: REQ002535Contract type: Full TimeDivision: NorthPosted: 8 October 2026Closing date: 5 November 2026