Deputy Manager – Specialist Services
Lowestoft
£14.70 per hour + paid breaks
Full-time
About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a specialist care service supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Home Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service and the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
You will take responsibility for overseeing care staff, maintaining compliance standards, and ensuring each individual receives tailored support in line with their care plans. In the absence of the Home Manager, you will assume full responsibility for the service.
The service operates a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model, focusing on promoting independence, choice, dignity, and inclusion while proactively reducing behaviours of distress through understanding and person-centred approaches.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Home Manager with daily operational management and deputise in their absence
Lead, supervise, and support care staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
Ensure care plans, risk assessments, and daily documentation are accurate and up to date
Monitor residents’ wellbeing and adapt care approaches where required
Oversee medication management in line with policies and procedures
Carry out staff supervisions, appraisals, and ongoing development
Act as safeguarding lead in the absence of the Home Manager
Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, health and safety, and infection control standards
Maintain strong communication with families, professionals, and external agencies
Promote engagement, independence, and meaningful activities for residentsAbout You
Previous experience as a Deputy Home Manager or strong senior care leadership experience
Good working knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements
Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or complex needs
Strong understanding of safeguarding and reporting procedures
Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A person-centred approach with a genuine passion for quality careWhat’s on Offer
Competitive hourly rate of £14.70 plus paid breaks
Supportive working environment with strong leadership structure
Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
Comprehensive induction programme
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card Scheme with discounts across thousands of retailers (enrolment fee reimbursed)Apply Today This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in their career within a specialist care setting. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and leading by example, we would like to hear from you.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy