Specialist Service Launching Summer 2025. As a Deputy Manager, you will assist in managing operations within the home in order to reach their exceed goals while assuring the provision of high-quality care. You will be in charge of overseeing the care staff and will be expected to assume full management in the event that the Home Manager is not present. As a Deputy Manager you will assist in training and supervising care staff in all facets of their work. You will help the Home Manager with pre-admission assessments of residents, ensure that each resident's care plan and daily records are kept up to date, and foster effective communication with the residents' families and other organisations. This Specialist Services provides support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs, including those who would benefit from living in a more peaceful setting. We successfully meet those needs by delivering the positive behaviour support (PBS) model of care, which is at the core of all we do. The PBS values include person-centred care, promoting choice and independence, participation and inclusion. This approach must be applied to all the people the home supports to empower them to live a meaningful and happy life, within an environment which grows and adapts with each individual. Key duties and responsibilities of a Deputy Manager - Support the Care Home Manager in daily operations and assume delegated duties in their absence. Lead and supervise care staff, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care aligned with residents' care plans. Monitor residents' well-being, adjust care plans, and manage medication. Oversee staff performance, training, and development, conducting appraisals and mentoring. Act as safeguarding lead in the Manager's absence, reporting concerns and ensuring compliance with policies. Ensure adherence to health, safety, infection control, and regulatory standards. Maintain communication with residents, families, and external professionals. Promote a positive work environment and encourage resident social engagement. Skills and attributes Previous Deputy Home Manager experience. The ability to engage with the service users to understand their needs in order to provide excellent services of care. Ability to identify referral pathway for safeguarding adult/abuse. Good working knowledge of CQC standards. The ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with external care professionals, families, visitors and staffing team. Ability to promote ownership of care programs by fully involving service users and their families in developing, agreeing and evaluating care programs within the home. Benefits Comprehensive induction and training programme. Opportunities for career development and progression. Employee Assistance Programme. Blue Light Card Scheme. Paid DBS disclosure Annual NMC PIN renewal paid