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Salutem Care and Education; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Support Level 5 qualification

Free Online GP

Wagestream

Blue Light Card

Free DBS check

Job summary

Salutem Care and Education is recruiting a Deputy Manager for a busy residential home in Newark and Sherwood. You will support the Registered Manager, lead a care team, and ensure high standards of care and regulatory compliance.

You will promote person-centred care, supervise staff, and develop the team while maintaining safe, quality services for adults with learning and physical disabilities and autism. Experience with safeguarding, DoLS and MCA, and Level 5 leadership qualifications are

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• Knowledge of Safeguarding, MCA and DoLS.
• Experience with HR processes and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to staff
• Conduct staff supervisions and appraisals
• Support HR processes and performance management
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, MCA, and DoLS
• Promote person-centred care
• Maintain regulatory standards
• Lead shifts and delegate appropriately
• Demonstrate excellent written communication for record keeping
• Be a positive role model and empower individuals to make choices

Skills

HR and staff management

Supervisions and appraisals

Safeguarding knowledge

MCA/DoLS knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Tools

Digital recording

Job description

About the Role

Are you an experienced, motivated, and dynamic care professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a Deputy Manager to join our busy residential care home supporting adults aged 21–80 with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and autism.

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the service, leading and developing the team while maintaining high standards of care.

As a Deputy Manager you will assist the Registered Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home, this includes ensuring that the needs of the service users are met, managing the staff team, monitoring the quality of care and support, ensuring high standards of professional practice, whilst achieving compliance with external regulatory standards.

Reporting to the Registered Manager, the post holder will work to ensure that specialist and quality care and support for service users is maintained through assisting in the planning, implementation, supervision and evaluation of service user care and support. The Deputy Manager's will also be required to ensure that policies, procedures, systems and workplace practices are fully implemented and consistently applied.

You will be passionate about motivating and empowering your team and encouraging their development. You will also be an inspiring role model, leading by example, imparting knowledge, championing best practice and promoting new thinking, enabling the team to help the people we support to make choices and decisions, live each day to the fullest and develop life skills along the way.

We are looking for a highly motivated team member who will either have or be working towards NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care level 3/5. Experience of working with individuals with communication difficulties is desirable. A sound working knowledge and understanding of CQC Regulations and Standards, the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Standards is also desirable.

Creating an environment where people feel safe, we work with each individual to build their confidence and skills, empowering them to lead a rich and fulfilling life as independently as possible.

The successful candidate will need to show a high level of commitment and flexibility in the role and be able to work closely with the Registered Manager and staff team to ensure the very best outcomes are achieved for the individuals residing at Ashleigh House.

Key Responsibilities

• Support operational management of a busy residential service
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff
• Conduct supervisions and appraisals
• Support HR processes and performance management
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, MCA, and DoLS
• Promote person-centred care
• Maintain regulatory standards
• Demonstrate written communication skills, sufficient to contribute to a record keeping system.
• Be able to demonstrate a warm, person centred and affirmative approach to the individuals we support.
• Be able to remain compassionate, and professional during challenging times.
• Be willing to work alongside clinical professionals
• Be open to new ideas and ways of working.
• Lead and delegate appropriately when on shifts.
• Complete regular staff supervisions.
• Be a positive role model in all aspects of our daily work life
• Assist an individual when in crisis to manage their behaviours

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
• Knowledge of Safeguarding, MCA, DoLS, medication administration
• Digital recording
• HR and staff management experience
• Experience with supervisions and appraisals
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Energetic and proactive attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Support with Level 5 qualification
• Opportunity to make a difference
• FREE Online 24/7 GP Service for you and your family from a GP who can prescribe
• Competency Frameworks and Pay Scales
• Wagestream – where any day can be a payday
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme - Instantly earn points and cash rewards
• Blue Light Card
• Blink, our internal communications app
• Free DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Our Core Values

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.

Why Choose Us

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.

Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces.

Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well‑being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.