Deputy Manager

Ivolve; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a Deputy Manager to support the Home Manager at Heathfield Lodge. You will ensure high standards of care and wellbeing for adults with complex needs, while leading and developing your team in a values-driven environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and relevant experience. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and is based in a supportive workplace recognized for its commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Commitment to employee wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Support the Home Manager in leading the day-to-day running of the service
• Ensure high standards of care, safety, and wellbeing for people supported
• Motivate and develop team to deliver person-centred care in line with frameworks
• Play a key role in quality assurance and compliance

Skills

Experience working with adults with complex needs, learning disabilities or autism

Strong leadership and organisational skills

Knowledge of relevant care regulations and quality frameworks

Confident using IT systems and managing care records

Experience managing rotas and commissioned hours

Familiarity with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

Full UK driving licence or reliable access to transport

Job description

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Home Manager in leading the day-to-day running of the service. You will ensure high standards of care, safety, and wellbeing for the people we support, while motivating and developing your team to deliver person-centred care in line with regulatory frameworks and organisational values.

You will play a key role in quality assurance, team management, rota planning, and maintaining compliance with CIW and RISCA standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience working with adults with complex needs, learning disabilities or autism
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Knowledge of relevant care regulations and quality frameworks
• Confident using IT systems and managing care records
• Experience managing rotas and commissioned hours
• Familiarity with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Full UK driving licence or reliable access to transport

Why Work With Us

Heathfield Lodge is part of ivolve Care & Support, one of the UK’s leading providers of care for adults with complex needs. We are proud to have been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.

If you are a compassionate and motivated nurse leader looking to make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a values-driven organisation and help shape the future of care at Heathfield Lodge