Care Home Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Care Home - Specialist Servie

Location:

Lowestoft
Hourly Rate: £14.50

We are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to join a specialist care home in Lowestoft, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident care leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and who is ready to support the day-to-day management of a service.

Role Overview
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Home Manager in the effective running of the service and take full responsibility in their absence. You will lead, supervise, and develop the care team, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, and person-centred care at all times.

You will play a key role in pre-admission assessments, maintaining care plans and daily records, overseeing medication management, and maintaining strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals. You will also role model and promote Positive Behaviour Support, supporting staff to understand and respond proactively to individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Home Manager with daily operations and deputise as required
Lead and supervise care staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
Monitor residents’ wellbeing and ensure care plans are reviewed and updated
Oversee safe medication management
Lead on safeguarding in the absence of the Home Manager
Ensure compliance with CQC, health and safety, and infection control standards
Communicate effectively with families, professionals, and external agencies
Support staff training, development, and performance management
Promote a positive working environment and encourage resident engagement

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience as a Deputy Home Manager
Strong understanding of CQC standards
Knowledge of safeguarding adults and referral pathways
Ability to engage with service users to understand and meet their individual needs
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with families, professionals, and staff

What’s on Offer

Hourly rate of £14.50
Supportive working environment
Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
A rewarding role making a genuine difference to people’s lives

This role would suit an experienced Deputy Manager or a senior care professional ready to take the next step into leadership.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy