At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and motivate a team to provide high-quality care for young adults with disabilities.
- Company: St Cuthbert’s Care, a values-driven charity focused on personal potential.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, and unique perks like double pay on Christmas bank holidays.
- Other info: Flexible hours, excellent career growth, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Diploma L3 in Health & Social Care; Level 5 in Leadership & Management preferred.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Salary: £36,244 per annum
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Hours: 35 hours per week, flexible over a 7-day rota.
Please note: We do not offer international visa sponsorship.
Requirements
- Possess a Diploma L3 in Health & Social Care
- Possesses/willing to work towards L5 in Leadership & Management
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Deputy Manager to work at our Alan Shearer Residential Service. You will work closely with the Registered Manager in leading, motivating and guiding the team by promoting the charity values and leading by example, ensuring residents receive high standards of person‑centred care. Our specialist Alan Shearer Residential home is located within our unique Alan Shearer site in Newcastle, and specialises in providing bespoke rehabilitative care for young adults with acquired brain injury and learning disability.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a high‑quality service focussed on developing people’s social and practical living skills.
- Ensure timescales are met in line with CQC and Charity protocols.
- Contribute to recruitment, continuous training and development of the staff team.
- Take responsibility for all aspects of the day‑to‑day management of the home in the absence of the manager.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience and knowledge of supporting adults with a range of disabilities and complex needs.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to implement a high quality service at all times.
- A Diploma level 3, Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification).
- Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management (or willing to work towards).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage, motivate and develop staff.
- Strong and effective leadership skills.
- Flexible approach to hours of work and ability to complete day/night shift to fulfil service needs.
Benefits
St Cuthbert’s Care is a values‑based, registered social care charity, committed to enabling people to reach their personal potential. We offer competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:
- Christmas bank holidays paid at double time
- 27 days annual leave, including a birthday day off, plus bank holidays
- Ability to buy and sell annual leave
- Enhanced company sick pay scheme
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Savings scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech scheme
- Staff counselling service
- Blue Light discount
- Charity Workers’ discount
- Free life assurance
- On demand pay
- Earn money and rewards with the Care Friends App
- Real Living Wage Employer (minimum £13.45 per hour)
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Sleep in allowance of £80 (role dependant)
How to Apply
To apply for this vacancy, please complete our online application form or send your CV and contact details, referencing the role, via email at recruitment@stcuthbertscare.org.uk or by calling 0191 2288003.
Deputy Manager – Alan Shearer Residential in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: St Cuthbert's Care
St Cuthbert’s Care is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Newcastle Upon Tyne. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer extensive training opportunities, competitive benefits including enhanced sick pay and generous annual leave, and a culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and residents. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of young adults with acquired brain injuries and learning disabilities while enjoying a fulfilling career in social care.
