Deputy Care Home Manager

Deputy Care Home Manager
Location: Croydon
Salary: 32000 per annum

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker Team Leader or Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in your leadership career

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established specialist care provider seeking a compassionate and motivated Deputy Care Home Manager to support the day-to-day leadership of a residential service supporting adults with complex needs.

This is an opportunity to join a provider that values person-centred care empowers its teams and is committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for the people it supports.

Working closely with the Registered Manager you will:

• Support the day-to-day running of the service.
  
• Lead motivate and develop a dedicated care team.
  
• Promote a positive safe and person-centred culture.
  
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations policies and best practice.
  
• Support with audits quality assurance and continuous improvement.
  
• Assist with rota management staffing and resource planning.
  
• Manage incidents safeguarding concerns and risk assessments appropriately.
  
• Build positive relationships with families professionals and external agencies.
  
• Act as the Registered Managers deputy in their absence.
  
• Champion dignity independence choice and meaningful outcomes for every individual.
  

• Previous experience in a Senior or Deputy management role within adult social care.
  
• Strong knowledge of CQC standards and safeguarding legislation.
  
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  
• Passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care.
  
• Calm organised and confident in leading teams.
  
• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (essential).
  
• Level 5 qualification or willingness to work towards it (desirable).
  

• 32000 annual salary.
  
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.
  
• Clear career progression opportunities.
  
• Funded professional development.
  
• Supportive and experienced leadership team.
  
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
  
• Pension scheme.
  
• Employee Assistance Programme.
  
• Recognition and wellbeing initiatives.
  
• A values-driven organisation where your leadership genuinely makes a difference.
  

At New Way Recruitment we specialise exclusively in Health & Social Care matching exceptional leaders with organisations where they can thrive.

Our Promise: At New Way Recruitment we believe in Heart-Led Hiring in Care. Guided by our ethos of Recruiting with Care Placing with Purpose we are committed to a recruitment experience where compassion meets opportunity. Our promise is simple: a heart-led confidential and individually tailored approach for every candidate and client we support. You can be assured that our team handles every step of the process with integrity understanding and genuine care.

Apply today to find out more. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.