Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager Residential Care\n
Ribchester, Lancashire\n
£18.00 per hour\n
Full time 40 hours per week | Temp to Perm
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\n 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.\n
\nThis 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.\n
About the role As Deputy Manager, you will support the Home Manager and take responsibility for the service in their absence:\n
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• Lead, support and motivate a team of care staff on a daily basis
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• Oversee the running of the service and ensure high standards of care and safeguarding are maintained
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• Supervise, coach and develop staff through appraisals and performance management
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• Monitor quality of care and drive continuous improvement across the service
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• Support with staffing, budgets, resources and maintaining a safe environment
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• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory standards
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Skills and experience We are looking for a confident and professional care leader:\n
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• Experience in a residential care, childrens services or similar setting in a senior or supervisory role
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• Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance and care standards
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• Ability to lead, develop and manage a team effectively
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• Organised, proactive and able to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
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• Willingness to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
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Whats on offer\n

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• £18.00 per hour with the opportunity to secure a permanent role
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• Full time hours, 40 per week
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• Structured induction and ongoing support from an experienced manager
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• Opportunity to complete Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification
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• Clear progression within a growing organisation
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• Supportive, values-led environment focused on high-quality care
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All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment processes in line with safeguarding requirements.\n
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.\n
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