We’re hiring a Deputy Manager for a well-established CQC-regulated adult residential care service in the South East. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone already stepping up in a care leadership role who’s ready for more responsibility. With strong systems and a stable senior team already in place, the home needs a reliable and hands-on leader who can manage the day-to-day delivery of high-quality care and keep things running smoothly when it counts.

Deputy Manager | Adult Residential Service | South East | Competitive Salary + Contribution Recognition

As the Deputy Manager, you will:

• Lead day-to-day care delivery alongside the Registered Manager
• Coordinate shift planning, task allocation, and real-time adjustments to cover or routines
• Support handovers, medication processes, resident updates, and incident reporting
• Offer clear, visible leadership on the floor, modelling expectations for support workers and newer staff
• Act as a key contact point for families, professionals, and visitors to the service
• Identify early signs of drift in documentation, routines, or care practice, and take action
• Contribute to staff supervision, training feedback, and informal coaching
• Provide stability and presence when the Registered Manager is off-site or unavailable

This role would be ideal if you:

• Have experience in a CQC-regulated adult care setting (residential or supported living)
• Have already held a Deputy, Team Leader, or Acting-Up position
• Hold a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (minimum)
• Understand the balance between documentation, delivery, and staff accountability
• Are confident running shifts, supporting staff, and solving problems under pressure
• Can communicate clearly with internal teams, professionals, and families
• Have ambitions to progress toward Registered Manager level in future

In return, you will receive:

• A competitive salary aligned with sector benchmarks
• Recognition for consistent contribution and leadership (not just tenure or job title)
• A full-time, structured working pattern (final hours to be agreed with the provider)
• Development opportunities and future progression support
• Access to internal CPD, training resources, and Registered Manager mentoring (where relevant)
• A stable, professional working environment with clear processes already in place

This is a frontline leadership role offering real influence over daily outcomes, team consistency, and resident experience. If you’re already leading from the floor and looking for a step that reflects your true contribution, this is worth exploring.

Apply by sending your CV and a brief summary of your care leadership experience to: ebeleo@snghealthcare.co.uk
Or call Ebele Ossai, Recruitment Director, on 02380 118222 for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is advertised by S.N.G Healthcare, a specialist partner in senior care leadership appointments across the adult and children’s care sectors. All applications will be treated in confidence.

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