Deputy Care home Manager
Posted 6 days 21 hours ago by Purosearch Ltd
Permanent
Full Time
Healthcare & Medical Jobs
Essex, Southend-on-sea, United Kingdom, SS1 1
Job Description
Overview 
Deputy Residential Home Manager
Learning Disability Residential Service - Working Age Adults
Salary: £35,000 + Bonus & Benefits
We are actively seeking a committed and motivated Deputy Residential Home Manager to join our residential service supporting working-age adults with learning disabilities, including L4-L5 level needs.
This role is ideal for someone who wants real progression, long-term development, and the opportunity to genuinely make a difference - not just a paycheck.
Responsibilities- Work closely with the Registered Manager to help lead a residential service that delivers high-quality, person-centred support.
- Be prepared to hit the ground running, while also being open to candidates who are ready to step up into a deputy role.
- We're open-minded about background - you might currently be a:
- Care Coordinator
- Team Leader
- Senior Support Worker / Senior Carer
- Assistant Manager
- What matters most is that you bring leadership experience, confidence in decision-making, and a genuine passion for learning disability services.
- Experience working in learning disability residential services (essential)
- Management or leadership experience within care (essential)
- Level 4 qualification in Health & Social Care (desirable)
- Level 5 (or working towards) - bonus
- Strong knowledge of CQC standards and safeguarding
- Ability to support, motivate and develop a staff team
- A values-driven approach and commitment to long-term progression
- Performance-related bonus
- Your birthday off
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Ongoing training and career progression
- Supportive, forward-thinking leadership team
If you're looking for a role where you can progress, feel valued, and make a real impact please send your CV to