Deputy Managers Required Nationwide-JN -102026-559114

CPL; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Pension contributions

DMI training

Mandatory training

Career progression

Supportive management

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to lead care teams across England. This permanent, full-time role offers 36–48 hours per week at £16.00 per hour, with clear progression opportunities and in-house training.

You will support the Registered Manager, implement care plans, supervise staff, and ensure high quality, person-centred care while maintaining safeguarding, risk management and compliance with CQC standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory or deputy manager roles within health and social care.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or behaviours that challenge.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and CQC standards.
• Experience implementing care plans and behavioural support strategies.
• Strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the daily operation of the service.
• Lead, motivate, and develop Support Workers and Senior Support Workers.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behavioural strategies are implemented effectively.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of care delivery.
• Assist with staff supervision, appraisals, recruitment, induction, and training.
• Support rota management and staffing allocation to ensure safe service delivery.
• Promote Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and person-centred approaches.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns, incidents, and complaints are managed and escalated appropriately.
• Oversee accurate record-keeping and documentation.
• Support audits, quality assurance processes, and compliance monitoring.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, external professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Safeguarding

Risk management

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Job description

JN -102026-559114

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Location: Various locations across England

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 36–48 hours per week

Salary: £16.00 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day management of complex care services across England. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior care professional looking to progress their leadership career while continuing to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with complex needs.

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help lead and develop care teams, ensure the delivery of high-quality person-centred care, and maintain compliance with regulatory and organisational standards. You will play a key role in supporting staff, overseeing care delivery, and promoting positive outcomes for the people we support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the daily operation of the service.
• Lead, motivate, and develop Support Workers and Senior Support Workers.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments, support plans, and behavioural strategies are implemented effectively.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of care delivery.
• Assist with staff supervision, appraisals, recruitment, induction, and training.
• Support rota management and staffing allocation to ensure safe service delivery.
• Promote Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and person-centred approaches.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns, incidents, and complaints are managed and escalated appropriately.
• Oversee accurate record-keeping and documentation.
• Support audits, quality assurance processes, and compliance monitoring.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, external professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager in their absence.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in a supervisory, senior support worker, team leader, or deputy manager role within health and social care.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or behaviours that challenge.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, CQC standards, risk management, and person-centred care.
• Experience implementing care plans and behavioural support strategies.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead by example and support staff development.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (minimum).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience within complex care or high-acuity services.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and DoLS.
• Experience managing incidents, investigations, and staff performance.
• DMI (Dynamis) training or equivalent behavioural support training.

Benefits

• £16.00 per hour
• Permanent full-time position
• 36–48 hours per week
• Paid annual leave
• Pension contributions
• Free in-house DMI training
• Free mandatory training
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supportive management team and positive working environment

About You

You are a confident and compassionate leader who is passionate about delivering excellent care and supporting teams to achieve the highest standards. You have the ability to remain calm under pressure, make sound decisions, and inspire those around you while ensuring the people you support receive safe, effective, and person-centred care at all times.