About the Role
Ochre Care Ltd is seeking an experienced and development-minded Deputy Manager / Team Manager to support the Registered Manager and lead the day-to-day running of our residential care homes. This role aligns with the Skills for Care Deputy/Team Manager profile and includes providing visible leadership, supervising staff, maintaining safe operations, and ensuring high-quality, person-centred care.
You will also take on delegated responsibilities from the Registered Manager to help build your confidence and prepare you for future progression into more senior management roles.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Registered Manager with operational leadership and step in when required.
* Lead daily staffing, rotas, performance, supervision, and team development.
* Ensure safe, effective, person-centred care in line with CQC Fundamental Standards.
* Oversee care planning, risk assessments, care reviews, and documentation.
* Manage medication processes, including ordering, booking-in and MAR accuracy.
* Build positive relationships with residents, families, and external professionals.
* Lead immediate safeguarding responses, incident reporting, and follow-up actions.
* Participate in quality audits and continuous improvement work.
* Contribute to recruitment, onboarding and staff development.
Essential Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent in leadership/management).
* Full UK driving licence.
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a care home supervisory or leadership role (Senior Carer, Team Leader, Acting Deputy).
* Strong understanding of CQC regulations, care quality expectations, and safe practice.
* Confident with electronic care/medication systems and general IT use.
* Strong communication, leadership, and people-management skills.
Desirable
* 3+ years' experience in residential care leadership (evidence-backed sector benchmark for stronger candidates).
* Experience supporting audits, compliance work, or quality improvement projects.
Why Work With Us?
* A supportive Registered Manager committed to developing your leadership skills.
* Clear pathway to progress toward higher management (aligned with Skills for Care career framework).
* A friendly, values-driven culture built on Openness, Caring, Honesty, Respect & Encouragement.
* Meaningful work where you directly impact the lives of residents and families.
Apply today to start your leadership journey with Ochre Care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Transport links
Application question(s):
* Do you Have an NVQ 3 or above in social care/leadership and management?
Experience:
* Supervising: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person