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

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

• 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.

• 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.

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 day.

We 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.

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.

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

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