Overview
Location: Clacton on Sea, CO16 9BB
Shifts: Full-time 42 hours per week (5 days a week on a rota basis)
Pay: £13.70 per hour / £29,920.80 per annum
Role Overview
As a Deputy Manager, you’ll support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality care and ensuring compliance with CQC standards. You’ll help lead the team, support staff development, manage day-to-day operations, and promote a positive, inclusive culture.
This is a hands-on role, working actively across the rota on the floor, with designated time allocated to office-based responsibilities.
You’ll support adults with needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health, helping them to flourish in a place they call home. You’ll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives and will lead one of our teams, inspiring them to deliver care and support with energy, passion and positivity.
We operate our business to the power of 3: Quality, People, Healthy Finances. These three key areas fuel and support each other and our overall performance; we focus on them equally and work in partnership with our expert functions to deliver on key outcomes.
About Us
We’re one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today and plan to grow and benefit more lives. Our support is dynamic, person-centred and fulfilling, so people can enjoy a flourishing life. Through our Residential, Supported Living and Complex Care services, we support people’s interests and inspire new ones. We create a person-centred plan to help each individual strive every day. We’re proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.
Our Values
Our values reflect us all and are at the heart of everything we do. They set out our culture and how we behave. Colleagues are passionate, kind and resilient, and we expect them to go the extra mile for the people we support and each other. As a leader, you’ll embody our values in action and motivate your teams to do the same.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in adult social care, ideally in a leadership role
* NVQ Level 3 (minimum); working towards Level 5 preferred
* Strong understanding of CQC standards and safeguarding
* Great people skills, leadership ability, and attention to detail
* Confidence with rotas, systems, and supporting service users with complex needs
What We Offer
* 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Birthday day off (after 1 year of service)
* £300 refer-a-friend bonus
* Ongoing training & development
* Pension and wellbeing support
Make a Real Difference
If you’re a dedicated and compassionate leader ready to take the next step in your social care career, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Responsibilities
Location: Clacton on Sea, CO16 9BB
Shifts: Full-time 42 hours per week (5 days a week on a rota basis)
Pay: £13.70 per hour / £29,920.80 per annum
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