Deputy Care Manager

Deputy Residential Home Manager

Learning Disability Residential Service – Working Age Adults

Westcliff-on-Sea

Salary: £35,000 + Bonus & Benefits

We are actively seeking a committed and motivated Deputy Residential Home Manager to join our residential service supporting working-age adults with learning disabilities, including L4–L5 level needs.

This role is ideal for someone who wants real progression, long-term development, and the opportunity to genuinely make a difference — not just a paycheck.

Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help lead a residential service that delivers high-quality, person-centred support. We are looking for someone with managerial experience in learning disability services who can hit the ground running, while also being open to candidates who are ready to step up into a deputy role.

We’re open-minded about background — you might currently be a:

• Care Coordinator
• Team Leader
• Senior Support Worker / Senior Carer
• Assistant Manager

What matters most is that you bring leadership experience, confidence in decision-making, and a genuine passion for learning disability services.

• Experience working in learning disability residential services (essential)
• Management or leadership experience within care (essential)
• Level 4 qualification in Health & Social Care (desirable)
• Level 5 (or working towards) – bonus
• Strong knowledge of CQC standards and safeguarding
• Ability to support, motivate and develop a staff team
• A values-driven approach and commitment to long-term progression

We have met with several candidates already, but we’re holding out for the right match — someone who wants to grow with the organisation, develop their career, and truly improve outcomes for the people we support.

• Performance-related bonus
• Your birthday off
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Supportive, forward-thinking leadership team

If you’re looking for a role where you can progress, feel valued, and make a real impact please send your CV to