Deputy Manager (Ripon)

ivolve Care & Support; Ripon; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adult social care provider in Ripon is seeking a Deputy Manager to support high-quality care delivery and team leadership. The role involves compliance with CQC standards and hands-on operational management. Ideal candidates will have experience in adult social care, strong leadership abilities, and relevant qualifications. A full-time role at £13.70 per hour, it also offers 31 days of annual leave and additional benefits.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Birthday day off

£300 refer-a-friend bonus

Ongoing training & development

Pension and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care, ideally in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of CQC standards and safeguarding.
• Confidence in supporting service users with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care.
• Help lead the team and manage day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate the team and resources for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership ability

Great people skills

Attention to detail

Confidence with rotas

Education

NVQ Level 3

Working towards Level 5

Job description

We’re one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK and we plan to keep growing, benefiting more lives. Our support is dynamic, person-centred and fulfilling, enabling people to enjoy a flourishing life. Through residential, supported living and complex care services we support individuals’ interests and inspire new ones, combining planned activities with everyday goals to create a person-centred plan that helps them strive every day.

About us

We’re proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025 and our values reflect our culture, behaviour and excellence. As a leader you’ll embody our values in action, inspire and motivate your team to do the same.

Main duties of the job

Role Overview

• As a Deputy Manager you’ll support the Registered Manager in delivering high‑quality care and ensuring compliance with CQC standards.
• You’ll help lead the team, support staff development, manage day‑to‑day operations and promote a positive, inclusive culture.
• This is a hands‑on role; you’ll work actively across the rota on the floor with designated time for office‑based responsibilities.
• You’ll coordinate the team and resources to ensure efficiency, focusing on quality, people and healthy finances.

Job responsibilities

• Location: Ripon, HG4 1BD
• Shifts: Full‑time, 42 hours per week (5 days a week on a rota basis)
• Pay: £13.70 per hour / £29,920.80 per annum

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Birthday day off after 1 year of service
• £300 refer‑a‑friend bonus
• Ongoing training & development
• Pension and wellbeing support

Person specification & qualifications

• Experience in adult social care, ideally in a leadership role
• NVQ Level 3 (minimum); working towards Level 5 preferred
• Strong understanding of CQC standards and safeguarding
• Great people skills, leadership ability, and attention to detail
• Confidence with rotas, systems, and supporting service users with complex needs

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary to submit a DBS check to confirm no previous convictions.