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Deputy Manager

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ 15.03 - 15.03 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Charing, Ashford

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Deputy Manager

Location: Charing
Rate: £15.03 per hour 
Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)

Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting a Deputy Manager to join our residential service Summerlands in Charing, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Whether you’re new to care or experienced, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - and truly make a difference!

The Role

As a Deputy Manager, you will take the lead in the day-to-day running of the service and assume full responsibility in the absence of the Registered Manager. You will be accountable for delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care while leading, motivating, and developing your staff team.

This is a shift-based role, Monday to Sunday, including weekends and bank holidays

You will:

·  Support the Registered Manager in delivering a professional, safe, and effective service

·  Lead, supervise, and inspire a team of Support Workers

·  Act as a positive role model, promoting CareTech’s values and high standards

·  Ensure personalised care and support plans are followed, reviewed, and updated

·  Champion dignity, independence, inclusion, and positive outcomes

·  Oversee day-to-day operations, quality assurance, and compliance

·  Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation

·  Support individuals both within the service and in the community

·  Promote meaningful relationships between staff and those we support

·  Support recruitment, induction, performance management, and staff development

·  Facilitate regular staff supervisions and contribute to appraisals

·  Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and risk management processes are followed

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:
·  Positive, friendly, and innovative

·  Confident leading teams in a care environment

·  Calm, professional, and solution-focused under pressure

·  Passionate about supporting adults with disabilities and complex needs

·  Organised, motivated, and able to balance operational priorities

·  An excellent communicator (written and verbal)

·  A role model for integrity, accountability, and quality care

Requirements

Level 4 qualification in Health & Social Care (or working towards)

Enhanced DBS required (paid for by CareTech).

What We Offer

Recommend A Friend Bonus
Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
Free DBS Check
Blue Light Card
Stakeholder Pension
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Employee Awards Evening
Employee Recognition Schemes
Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

Friendly
Positive
Innovative
Empowering
Person-Centred

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where th

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