Residential deputy manager

Salary: £27,500 per annum

Contract: Permanent
Service Type: Residential Care Home
Service Size: Up to 7 service users
Shift Pattern: Mixed shifts
Work Split: Combination of office-based and floor-based duties

Primary Care Categories:
Mental Health Conditions
Physical Disability
Visual and Hearing Impairment
Eating Disorders
Alcohol and Drug Misuse
Younger Adults

Length of Stay:
Permanent Care

About the Role
We are recruiting a Deputy Manager to join a small, specialist residential service supporting younger adults with a range of complex needs. These include mental health conditions, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, eating disorders and substance misuse.

The service supports a maximum of seven individuals, allowing for a highly personalised and person-centred approach to care. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines operational responsibilities with direct support on the floor.

You will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service while maintaining high standards of care and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
* Support the Registered Manager with the overall management of the service
* Lead shifts and provide high-quality, person-centred support
* Supervise, mentor and support staff performance and development
* Assist with rota planning, audits and compliance tasks
* Maintain and review care plans, risk assessments and records
* Liaise with external professionals and support admissions and reviews

Shifts and Working Pattern
The role involves a mixture of shifts, combining office-based duties with hands-on floor work. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the service and the staff team.

What Makes This Role Different
This role offers the opportunity to work within a small, specialist service where quality, consistency and individual outcomes are the priority. The limited number of service users allows you to build strong relationships and make a visible impact.

The position provides valuable leadership experience and the chance to influence service development, making it ideal for someone looking to progress toward a Registered Manager role.

What We're Looking For
* NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care
* Experience in a senior or leadership role (preferred)
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Confidence in leading and supporting staff teams
* A flexible, proactive and professional approach
* Commitment to high-quality, person-centred care

Who This Role Would Suit
This position is ideal for an experienced Senior Support Worker or Team Leader ready to step into management, or an established Deputy Manager seeking a new challenge in a smaller residential setting.

To apply please send up to date cv's to Jacob@howard-finley.co.uk