Relief Deputy Unit Manager (Oaklands Village, Swadlincote)

Relief Deputy Unit Manager

Specialist Dementia Residential Unit

Derbyshire County Council

Grade 10
Location: Oakland Residential Community Care Centre
Contract: Relief
Hours: As and when required

About the Role

Are you an experienced care professional looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity?

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Relief Deputy Unit Manager to support the management of our Specialist Dementia Residential Unit. Working alongside the Service Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for people living with dementia whilst providing leadership and support to our dedicated staff team. ✨

As a Relief Deputy Unit Manager, you will provide management cover during periods of annual leave, sickness absence and other operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Deputise for the Service Manager in their absence

✅ Lead and support care staff to deliver exceptional person-centred care

✅ Promote dignity, independence and wellbeing for residents

✅ Oversee care planning, risk assessments and safeguarding practices

✅ Support staff through supervision, coaching and mentoring

✅ Work collaboratively with families, healthcare professionals and partner agencies

✅ Assist with audits, quality assurance and service improvement activities

✅ Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures

What We're Looking For

Essential

✔ NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

✔ Experience supporting people living with dementia

✔ Supervisory or leadership experience within a care setting

✔ Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred practice

✔ Excellent communication and organisational skills

✔ Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

⭐ NVQ/QCF Level 4 in Leadership and Management (or willingness to work towards)

⭐ Experience within a regulated residential care service

⭐ Knowledge of medication management and quality assurance processes

What We Offer

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Comprehensive learning and development opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Employee benefits and discount schemes

Career progression opportunities within Adult Care Services

❤ Our Values

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to:

Respect

Compassion

✨ Dignity

Excellence

Creating a warm, homely environment for people living with dementia

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Michelle Wakelin


Provisional Interview Date: 30th November 2026

Join us and help make a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia every day.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values - being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.