Job Title: Regional Deputy Salary: £36,000 35p per mile car allowance 10% SMART objectives bonus Hours: Full-time Location: Based at the Support Hub in Sleaford, Lincolnshire (with regular travel across 6 elderly care homes) ________________________________________ Do you want to make a difference in the care sector? Do you want to work for a mission-led organisation that truly values its people? Do you want to be recognised, rewarded, and offered clear opportunities for progression? Our client is seeking a passionate and driven Regional Deputy to support and improve compliance and care quality across a group of elderly care homes in the Lincolnshire region. This role is key to delivering the organisation’s mission to provide the highest standards of care. ________________________________________ What Our Client Offers: • Competitive Salary – Top quartile market pay • Bonus Scheme – 10% of salary based on SMART objectives, paid quarterly • Mileage Allowance – 35p per mile • Annual Pay Reviews – Performance-based increases of up to 8% (plus cost of living adjustments) • Development Opportunities – Clear pathway to Compliance Manager or Regional Manager roles • Holiday – 28 days including bank holidays • Pension – NEST scheme with employer contributions • Bonusly Recognition Points – Redeemable for vouchers or cash via PayPal • Fully Funded Qualifications – Plus up to £500 reward for completion • Refer-a-Friend Scheme – Earn up to £1,000 • Meals on Shift – Enjoy hot meals for just £1 per course • Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 access to wellbeing and counselling support • DBS Check – Paid by the employer ________________________________________ About the Role: This is a hands-on and varied role designed to support the ongoing improvement of compliance and care across all homes. You'll be instrumental in ensuring quality standards are consistently met or exceeded, supporting audits, staff development, and taking a proactive approach to solving compliance issues in underperforming services. Key Responsibilities: • Produce monthly internal compliance reports for each home • Assist with audits and CQC inspection preparations • Support with complaints and safeguarding investigations • Monitor and manage clinical metrics (e.g. falls, pressure ulcers, DoLS) • Train and develop Deputies, Team Leaders, and Senior Carers • Participate in the on-call rota (approximately every third weekend) • Provide in-person support to homes that require improvement—this includes staying away from home on some weeks ________________________________________ Essential Requirements: • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Manager (or similar) in an elderly care home • At least 1 year’s experience in staff training (e.g. train-the-trainer for manual handling, medication, etc.) • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (with willingness to study Level 5 or 7, or a registered nurse) • Strong computer literacy – especially Excel, Word, and email • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel 80 miles per day as needed • Comfortable staying away from home during the working week • Living within 30 miles or 60 minutes of the Support Hub in Sleaford ________________________________________ Preferred: • 3 years as a Deputy Manager in the elderly care sector; or • 1 year in a compliance role across a group of homes ________________________________________ Our client is a values-led organisation with a strong track record of care quality, staff retention, and professional development. Their care homes consistently achieve Good and Outstanding CQC ratings and enjoy a 9.8/10 average score on [ Click Apply]. With a 4.8/5 rating on Indeed, they’re also rated as a top employer in the sector. If you’re ready to step into a rewarding regional role where you’ll truly make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Reference: TW-20297