Deputy / Registered Manager

Zero In Recruitment; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A new care provider in Lincoln is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead the establishment of a high-quality care service. This role involves working closely with senior leadership to support CQC registration, build operational frameworks, and develop a strong team culture. Ideal candidates will possess experience in adult social care management and have a passion for delivering top-notch care. The position offers significant career progression and the opportunity to shape a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Leadership role with career progression opportunities

Influential role in a values-led working culture

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, or Registered Manager within adult social care.
• Strong understanding of CQC compliance, governance, and quality assurance.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the CQC registration process and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Help build team culture and operational systems.
• Contribute to staff recruitment and retention strategies.

Skills

CQC compliance knowledge

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Understanding of procurement processes

Job description

Overview

Deputy Manager – New Care Provider (CQC Registration & Service Development)

Location: North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire & Lincoln

Are you an experienced Assistant Manager or aspiring Registered Manager looking for a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new care service from the ground up? We are a newly established care provider seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable, and motivated Deputy Manager to play a central role in our launch, development, and growth.

About the Role

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a service at the very beginning of its journey. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership to:

• Support the full CQC registration process and ensure all regulatory requirements are met.
• Help build the service’s team culture, operational systems, and quality frameworks.
• Provide expertise in navigating local authority procurement and commissioning processes.
• Support marketing, outreach, and business development as the service becomes established in the region.
• Contribute to key functions such as staff recruitment, retention strategies, supervision, rota planning, and rate-setting.
• Take on a core leadership role with opportunities to progress as the organisation expands.

This position is critical to the successful launch and long-term sustainability of the service, laying the foundations for high-quality care delivery.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has :

• Experience as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, or Registered Manager within adult social care or similar.
• Strong understanding of CQC compliance, governance, and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of local authority procurement and commissioning processes.
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Confidence in helping build systems, policies, and operational structures from the ground up.
• A person-centred approach and a passion for high-quality care.
• Ambition, initiative, and a drive to help grow a new and developing service.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to be part of building a new care service from its foundation.
• A leadership role with significant potential for career progression.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• The chance to shape and influence a supportive, values-led working culture