Deputy Manager

Location: Southwark (Supporting Lew Evans and Harriet Hardy Services)

About the role

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will help lead the day-to-day operations of both services, ensuring exceptional standards of care, compliance, and staff performance. You will be a positive role model, supporting and developing the team while promoting independence, dignity, and choice for every individual.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day management of the Lew Evans and Harriet Hardy services.
• Lead, motivate, and supervise care staff to deliver outstanding person-centred care.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments are accurate, person-centred, and regularly reviewed.
• Monitor compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding legislation, and company policies.
• Support recruitment, induction, supervision, training, and staff development.
• Complete audits, spot checks, and quality assurance activities.
• Assist with rota management and maintain safe staffing levels.
• Develop positive relationships with service users, families, professionals, and external agencies.
• Act as the Registered Manager in their absence when required.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory or management experience within a health or social care setting.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Level 5 desirable or willingness to work towards).
• Experience leading or supervising a care team.
• Strong IT, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable).

Qualifications

A passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred support. Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills. A good understanding of CQC regulations and safeguarding requirements. The ability to inspire and develop a team. A proactive and flexible approach to work.

Benefits

• Salary of £31,000 per annum.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive management and a friendly working environment.
• Company pension.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunities for career progression within Care Sante.
• The chance to make a real difference in people's lives every day.

Pay

£31,000 per annum

Schedule

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week