Job Description The Opportunity Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking to recruit a Deputy Manager for our Patey Court service in Portsmouth. In this role, you will work alongside a dedicated Area Manager and Regional Director to help lead a purpose-built supported living service. The service comprises eight one-bedroom apartments and five four-bedroom apartments, providing care and support to working-age adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. We’re looking for a leader who: Leads with positivity, compassion, and confidence Inspires teams to deliver outstanding, person-centred support Champions quality, safety, and continuous improvement We are looking for someone who understands the complexities of supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex physical needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of competency in hoisting, PEG feeding, wheelchair transfers, and person-centred care planning, with a genuine commitment to supporting this group of young, active individuals. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every day — enabling the people we support to live independently, with dignity, purpose, and fulfilment in their own homes. In this role, you will: Support the Registered Manager to inspire, and develop our team of support workers to deliver outstanding care and support. Promote the delivery of high-quality care and support. Drive service improvements and quality standards. Build strong relationships with your team, families, outside professionals, and communities. You’ll lead with purpose, inspire your teams, and deliver the highest standards of care while shaping the future of services. What You’ll Bring A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care is desirable (or working towards) A genuine passion for quality care — and the ability to lead by example Values which align with Lifeways Values 3 years experience within social care with proven experience at a supervisory level Why Join Lifeways? As a Deputy Care Home Manager at Lifeways, you create environments where people thrive, and every decision you make shapes someone’s future. Discover why this matters in our newest video HERE You’ll get: Access financial wellbeing tools with Stream, including real-time pay tracking and instant early access to earned wages. Leadership development programmes & progression pathways A supportive, inclusive workplace culture Matched contribution company pension scheme Wellbeing resources and mental health support Reward and Recognition Schemes Discounts on shopping, tech, travel, and more through CHOICE Rewards Why Now? We are on a bold journey to become the Care Provider of Choice — and this is an exciting time to join us. We listen closely to our team members through surveys and forums and act on their ideas, continuously improving how we support both our people and the individuals in our care. As a leader, you’ll have the authority, resources, and support to shape your team’s culture and the quality of care they deliver. We invest in your growth through leadership development and promote a workplace where wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are more than just words — they’re lived values. At Lifeways, you’re not just anyone. You’re a leader who can make a difference every single day. We are not using agencies for this recruitment. Any CVs sent to anyone in Lifeways from a recruitment agency will be treated as a gift. LI-SV1