Care Deputy Manager – Maternity Cover
Location: Meadowbeck / Sleaford
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum, plus benefits, ongoing development, and career enhancement opportunities
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated Care Deputy Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract at Meadowbeck in Sleaford. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced care professional looking to further develop their leadership career within a supportive and progressive organisation. You will support the Registered Manager in overseeing the day‑to‑day running of the service while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and person‑centred support for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and behaviours that may challenge. At Meadowbeck, we are passionate about promoting independence, dignity, inclusion, and positive outcomes for every individual we support.
About Meadowbeck
Meadowbeck is a specialist supported living service in Sleaford designed to support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and complex behaviours. The service provides a safe, structured, and person‑centred environment where individuals are empowered to develop life skills, increase independence, and achieve meaningful goals within their daily lives. Our experienced and dedicated teams focus on enhancing wellbeing, encouraging social inclusion, and supporting individuals to build confidence while living fulfilling and rewarding lives. At Meadowbeck, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment for both the people we support and our staff teams.
Key Responsibilities of a Care Deputy Manager
* Supporting the Registered Manager with the overall running of the service
* Ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred support is delivered at all times
* Supervising, supporting, and motivating staff teams
* Managing rotas, care planning, audits, and quality assurance processes
* Responding to referrals and assisting with assessments of need
* Supporting service users to achieve goals and greater independence
* Co‑ordinating regular person‑centred reviews and support plans
* Participating in the on‑call rota and providing management support where required
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, safeguarding procedures, and company policies
* Promoting positive behaviour support approaches and best practices
* Supporting staff development, supervision, and training
* Maintaining high standards of environmental safety and quality
* Building positive working relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have:
* A minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or complex behaviours
* Experience supervising or supporting staff teams within a care setting
* NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care as a minimum requirement
* Level 5 qualification or willingness to work towards this is desirable
* Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
* Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support approaches
* Experience completing risk assessments and support planning
* Knowledge of medication management and safeguarding practices
* A compassionate, person‑centred, and respectful approach
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and participate in on‑call duties where required
Benefits as a Care Deputy Manager
* Industry‑recognised qualifications
* 28 days annual leave including bank holidays*
* Additional annual leave for length of service*
* Your birthday off after successful completion of probation
* Pension scheme and life assurance cover
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Blue Light Card reimbursement*
* Employee Assistance Programme offering support with:
o Mental health and wellbeing
o Financial advice
o Child and family support
o Everyday wellbeing support
* Employee recognition and reward schemes through the Glenholme Award*
* Overtime opportunities available
* Career progression opportunities across Glenholme Healthcare*
T&Cs apply to all benefits.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Job Code: GHHOS2
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