Care Deputy Manager

Consensus Support; Colne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Colne seeks a Deputy Manager to lead a team delivering high-quality care for individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role requires leadership in engagement activities and a commitment to person-centred care. Candidates should have experience in social care, strong communication skills, and values centered on kindness and support. This position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Career Ladder

Learning & Development opportunities

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or Senior Care Assistant is essential.
• Strong leadership abilities and a commitment to support the people we care for.
• Values-driven approach to work, exhibiting kindness and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to colleagues and support the Service Manager.
• Engage individuals in meaningful activities and promote their independence.
• Manage and deliver high-quality care using a person-centred approach.
• Support the community through leisure and social activities.
• Facilitate effective communication for individuals with diverse needs.

Skills

Experience in social care sector

Leadership and team management

Communication skills

Empathy and kindness

Job description

Consensus is not just a care provider – we’re a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you.

Role: Deputy Manager

Salary: £14.86 - £15.16 per hour

Service: Colne Bungalows, BB8 9DX

Your Benefits

Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work®, as well as being one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Women, Development, and Wellbeing in 2025. Here’s just a small selection of the benefits you’ll enjoy:

• Career Ladder: Our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression.
• Learning & Development: Support your personal and professional growth with training and qualifications to enable you to achieve your full potential.
• Financial Benefits: Life Assurance of twice your annual basic salary. Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with Wagestream. Access to Discounts from over 150 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing: From confidential telephone counselling, dedicated wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Your Role

Through understanding the needs of the people you support, you’ll provide exceptional care that truly changes lives. A career with meaning, you’ll also have a lot of fun, too – from helping with daily tasks to leading a team to make a difference.

• Provide leadership to colleagues within the team and support the Service Manager in the daily management & running of the service.
• Help the people we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities – empowering them to enjoy a great life filled with amazing experiences.
• Manage, deliver & lead high-quality care as part of the team using a person centred approach.
• Get involved in the community, support during leisure and social activities, and celebrate special occasions.
• Communicate appropriately, considering individual communication needs, and helping people to communicate effectively with others, too.

Your Service

Colne bungalows is a beautiful complex situated in Colne, offering people the chance to live in their own home with maximum independence. With staff available to support 24 hours of the day, at Colne we're here to help people develop life skills, gain confidence in themselves, and achieve their goals and aspirations. Nestled close to a variety of shops and supermarkets just a 5-minute walk away, the area is wonderful for building a developing a life here.

Your Values

You will already have experience in the social care sector (Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Senior Care Assistant) but your values are most important to us. Values influence every interaction between our colleagues and the people we support. They are a promise that:

• We will always act with kindness.
• Stay committed to the people who rely on us.
• Embrace creativity in the way we work and grow.

Next Steps

• Once you’ve applied our dedicated in-house recruitment team will call to share more about the role.
• The next step will be an interview in the service, where you’ll meet the team and the people we support.
• If successful, we’ll organise your Free DBS Check and references prior to confirming your start date.
• Your journey will then begin with a 3-day online induction, before heading to the service to get started.

At Consensus, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join us at Consensus Support Services, where your unique perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to succeed.