Deputy Manager | Stourport-on-Severn

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

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Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £24.50 per hour

Location: Stourport-on-Severn

We\’re looking for a compassionate and highly organised Deputy Manager to join our client\’s established residential care service. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills who thrives in a supportive, person-centred environment.

About the Role

In this position, as a Deputy Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring high-quality care and smooth day-to-day operations. You will support the Registered Manager and confidently oversee the service in their absence. With a blend of people management, compliance oversight, and operational responsibilities, this is a great opportunity to step into a meaningful senior role within adult social care.

Key Responsibilities

* Support residents wellbeing by promoting a person-centred, safe and positive environment.

* Oversee the creation, implementation, and auditing of individualised support plans.

* Lead the service confidently when the Registered Manager is away, ensuring smooth operations and high care standards.

* Lead shifts with positivity, supporting both residents and colleagues.

* Promote continuous learning and best practice within the team.

* Monitor general wellbeing, ensuring any concerns are escalated appropriately to clinical professionals when needed.

* Maintain dignity, respect, and exceptional service standards at all times.

* Coach, develop, and support care staff to deliver outstanding quality of care

* Support with compliance tasks, audits, staff supervision, and regulatory requirements.

About You

* Experience as a Deputy Manager, Senior Care Coordinator, Team Leader, or similar role within social care

* Confident leading shifts and supporting the wider team

* Strong understanding of person-centred care and best practice within adult social care

* Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills

* Proactive, able to make sound decisions, and committed to maintaining high standards

* Computer literate, ideally with experience using electronic care planning systems

* Experience supporting residents with dementia is desirable

* Background in creating, reviewing, or auditing care/support plans

* Evidence of continued professional development

* Warm, friendly, and positive approach with a genuine passion for supporting older adults

* Ability to inspire, coach, and mentor colleagues

* Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or willingness to work towards it) is desirable

Benefits

* Free stay at our clients company lodge

* Award-winning, reputable local care provider

* Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

* Support from our clients in-house Nurse Training Manager

* Free refreshments, subsidized meals, and Enhanced DBS

* Health cash plan after one year (dental, optical, therapy)

* Access to employee wellbeing and assistance services

* Discounts from 600+ retail brands

* Opportunities for continuous learning and development

Apply Now

If you\’re a clinically strong leader ready to make a meaningful impact and take the next step in your career, apply now – we would love to hear from you.

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The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required