Deputy Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Ready for immediate start?

We are looking for a Deputy Manager to work alongside the Manager at our homes in Lincoln or Woodhall Spa.

This is the job where you learn to run a home. You will lead shifts, supervise the care team, take charge of care planning and medication, and stand in for the Manager when they are away.

We are a family-owned group, not a national chain, and we would far rather promote you than advertise again. If you are a strong Senior ready for the next step, or a Deputy who wants more responsibility than you are currently given, we should talk.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Manager in the day-to-day running of the home, and take charge in their absence.
• Lead shifts, supervise the care team and set the standard on the floor.
• Write, review and audit care plans, and make sure the team actually works to them.
• Oversee medication practice - administration, stock, audits and competency checks.
• Carry out supervisions, inductions and hands-on training with new starters.
• Handle safeguarding concerns, accidents and incidents properly and promptly.
• Keep records inspection-ready and help prepare the home for CQC.
• Talk to families and professionals with confidence, and pass concerns up early.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• At least 2 years in a Senior Carer, Team Leader or Deputy Manager role in a care home.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - or working towards it.
• Confident administering and auditing medication.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding, mental capacity and DoLS.
• Comfortable writing care plans and records that stand up to scrutiny.
• Able to lead a shift and hold a standard without falling out with people.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Level 5 Diploma, or ready to start it - we will fund it.
• Dementia and end-of-life care experience.
• Experience with electronic care planning systems.
• Rota or staffing experience.

This position is ideal for motivated individuals eager to develop their leadership capabilities while contributing to a vibrant learning environment. We value energetic professionals who thrive on making a positive difference through proactive management, teaching excellence, and continuous improvement efforts.

Right to work in the UK required; we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Enhanced DBS check including the adult barred list, and satisfactory references, required. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Pay: From £13.80 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Leadership: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Location:

• Lincoln, Lincolnshire (preferred)

Work Location: In person