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Deputy Registered Manager
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Deputy Registered Manager
Deputy Registered Manager
Position: Deputy Registered Manager Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum Location: Maidstone, Kent Hours: Full-time, 37.5hrs per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 16 July 2026
As a strong and compassionate Dependent Registered Manager, you will support multiple high-quality social care locations for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. Your role includes leading teams, driving person-centred care delivery, and maximising the independence and fulfilment of those you support.
About the Role
We need a proactive leader to ensure safe, compliant, and high-standard operational delivery within regulated service locations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Registered Manager in oversight of multiple locations while upholding CQC standards and organisational principles.
- Assisting with co-regulation duties—deputising for the Registered Manager where required.
- Fostering independence, empowering residents to achieve their personal goals through tailored support.
- Managing health, medication adherence, finances, and daily-living autonomy.
- Leading Team Managers and Support Workers through mentoring, training, coaching, and regular feedback.
- Supporting Recruitment & Induction Strategies to maintain ethical staffing levels and organisational growth.
- Acting as a key liaison for colleagues, families, and external stakeholders.
- Participating in the on-call rota to cover absences and deliver 24/7 operational continuity.
- Maintaining accurate records, ensuring committed compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality, and regulatory obligations.
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About You
To thrive in this dynamic leadership role, you must demonstrate:
Professional Experience:
- at least 2+ years’ responsibility for leading or managing multiple social care sites in adult care settings.
- Alternatively, demonstrate successful management of team leaders within care environments.
Qualifications:
- Level 4 in Health and Social Care / Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Adult Care (or preparations to obtain this).
Regulatory & Technical Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of CQC inspections, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and relevant safeguarding legislations.
- Skill in overseeing budgeting, staffing, and service performance.
Behavioral Skills:
- Strong leadership and ability to diffuse tension while motivating teams.
- Clear, confident communication and working with other professionals.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic record-keeping systems.
- Capacity to organise and prioritise tasks while maintaining accurate person-centred documentation.
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Personal Values:
- Injoys problem-solving with a positive, attentive, and flexible approach.
- Possesses benevolent commitment to equality of care while balancing professional responsibility.
About the Organisation
We’re a well-established care provider navigating a period of significant development. Your contribution will impact operational effectiveness, team growth, and resident outcomes. Your leadership positions the organisation to evolve responsibly.
This role will be supported by ethical recruitment policies and adherence to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and reference checks.
Where you may have alternative experience? Assistant Service Manager, Supported Living Manager, Social Care Team Leader, Adult Care Operations Manager (& others).
Important Note:
This vacancy is managed by a recruitment agency. Interested candidates should submit applications directly; the organisation reserves the right to close the opening early if suitable candidates are identified.
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