Deputy Manager

Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Salary: £35,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Deputy Manager looking for your next opportunity to make a genuine difference?

New Way Recruitment is supporting a well-established care provider to appoint a compassionate, driven and experienced Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a high-quality adult care service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident care professional who enjoys developing teams, maintaining high standards and ensuring the people receiving support are at the heart of everything they do.

• Support the Registered Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the service.
  


• Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated care team.
  


• Maintain high standards of person-centred care and safeguarding.
  


• Support with CQC compliance, audits, quality assurance and governance.
  


• Monitor care plans, risk assessments and service documentation.
  


• Support recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing staff development.
  


• Manage incidents, concerns and complaints appropriately.
  


• Promote a positive, inclusive culture focused on the wellbeing and dignity of those supported.
  


• Step up and provide leadership in the Registered Manager's absence.
  

• Proven experience working at Deputy Manager level within adult social care.
  


• Strong understanding of CQC and regulatory requirements.
  


• Confident with compliance, audits and governance.
  


• A natural leader who can inspire and develop teams.
  


• Organised, resilient and confident making decisions.
  


• Passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care.
  


• Ongoing professional development and training.
  


• Supportive management and leadership structure.
  


• Opportunities for career progression.
  


• Recognition and reward initiatives.
  


• A role where your leadership can make a meaningful difference.