Deputy Manager

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 absence
Lead and supervise support staff, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care aligned with residents' support plans
Monitor residents' well-being, update support plans, and oversee safe medication management
Oversee staff performance, training, and development, including appraisals and mentoring
Act as safeguarding lead in the Manager's absence, reporting concerns and ensuring compliance with policies
Ensure adherence to health & safety, infection control, and regulatory (CQC) standards
Maintain strong communication with residents, families, and external professionals
Promote 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 services
Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and referral pathways
Good working knowledge of CQC standards and compliance
Excellent relationship-building skills with professionals, families, visitors, and staff teams
Ability 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 environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Clear support structures and processes to help you succeed
The 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.

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