Deputy Manager

Description

Deputy Manager – Learning Disability Service

Lowestoft, Suffolk

Salary – 28,000 to 32,000 + Bonus scheme + 27 Days Holiday + Blue Light Card + Employee Assistance Programme

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to support the leadership of a specialist learning disability home in Lowestoft, Suffolk.

Working closely with the Home Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high–quality, person–centred support while maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards.

Reporting to: Home Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Support the Home Manager in daily operations and assume delegated duties in their absenceLead and supervise support staff, ensuring high–quality, person–centred care aligned with residents' support plansMonitor residents' well–being, update support plans, and oversee safe medication managementOversee staff performance, training, and development, including appraisals and mentoringAct as safeguarding lead in the Manager's absence, reporting concerns and ensuring compliance with policiesEnsure adherence to health & safety, infection control, and regulatory (CQC) standardsMaintain strong communication with residents, families, and external professionalsPromote a positive working environment and encourage meaningful resident engagement and activities

Skills and Attributes

Previous experience as a Deputy Home Manager (or similar leadership role within social care)Ability to engage with people we support to understand their needs and deliver excellent servicesStrong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and referral pathwaysGood working knowledge of CQC standards and complianceExcellent relationship–building skills with professionals, families, visitors, and staff teamsAbility to promote ownership of support programmes by fully involving people we support and their families in developing, agreeing, and evaluating support plans

What Will You Gain?

You will be joining a supportive and enthusiastic team that puts people at the heart of everything they do.

A positive and inclusive working environmentOngoing training and development opportunitiesClear support structures and processes to help you succeedThe opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives every dayWe believe that happy, supported staff deliver the best outcomes for the people we support, and we are committed to helping you grow and succeed in your role.

Apply Now

If you are passionate about delivering high–quality support and ready to take the next step in your leadership career, we would love to hear from you.

Interested?

If you're ready to launch and lead this new branch with autonomy, support, and meaningful progression, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your CV referencing the job title and location to:

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