Deputy Manager – Residential Care
Ribchester, Lancashire
£18.00 per hour
Full time – 40 hours per week | Temp to Perm
Meridian Business Support are recruiting on behalf of a specialist residential care provider for a Deputy Manager to join a service in Ribchester on a temp to perm basis. This is a hands-on leadership role offering stability, development and the opportunity to secure a permanent position.
This role would suit an experienced Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Assistant Manager looking to step up into a Deputy Manager position with structured training and long-term progression.
About the role As Deputy Manager, you will support the Home Manager and take responsibility for the service in their absence:
Lead, support and motivate a team of care staff on a daily basis
Oversee the running of the service and ensure high standards of care and safeguarding are maintained
Supervise, coach and develop staff through appraisals and performance management
Monitor quality of care and drive continuous improvement across the service
Support with staffing, budgets, resources and maintaining a safe environment
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory standardsSkills and experience We are looking for a confident and professional care leader:
Experience in a residential care, children’s services or similar setting in a senior or supervisory role
Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance and care standards
Ability to lead, develop and manage a team effectively
Organised, proactive and able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and ManagementWhat’s on offer
£18.00 per hour with the opportunity to secure a permanent role
Full time hours, 40 per week
Structured induction and ongoing support from an experienced manager
Opportunity to complete Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification
Clear progression within a growing organisation
Supportive, values-led environment focused on high-quality careAll roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment processes in line with safeguarding requirements.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy