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Deputy Registered Manager
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Deputy Registered Manager
Deputy Registered Manager
Position: Deputy Registered Manager Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum Location: Southwark, London Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 16 July 2026
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to support the leadership of several locations, ensuring people receive safe, person-centred support while maintaining high standards of care and regulatory compliance. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help lead teams, develop staff, and ensure excellent outcomes for the people you support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Registered Manager to oversee several locations in line with CQC requirements and organisational standards
- Deputising for the Registered Manager when required
- Promoting independence and supporting people to achieve their personal goals
- Ensuring safe support with health needs, medication, finances, and day-to-day living
- Leading, motivating, and developing Team Managers and Support Workers through coaching, training, and regular feedback
- Supporting recruitment, inductions, and workforce planning to maintain safe staffing levels
- Acting as a key point of contact for colleagues, families, and external professionals
- Participating in the on-call rota and supporting the day-to-day operation of the locations
- Maintaining accurate, person-centred records and ensuring concerns are acted upon promptly to keep people safe
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- At least two years’ experience managing multiple social care locations or leading managers within an adult social care setting
- A Level 4 qualification in Health and Social Care or a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or be working towards one
- Good knowledge of CQC regulations, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation
- Experience managing budgets, staffing, and locations performance
- Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and electronic care management systems
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
- A positive, compassionate, and flexible approach with a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support
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Additionally, relevant roles you may have experience in include: Deputy Service Manager, Assistant Registered Manager, Service Manager, Supported Living Manager, Care Manager, Team Manager, Operations Manager, Adult Social Care Manager, or Registered Manager.
Important Notes:
- Employment is subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks.
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
- The vacancy may close early upon sufficient application.
About the Organisation
This is an opportunity to join a well-established social care organisation during an exciting period of change. As part of a wider organisational restructure, you will play an important role in shaping the future of the organisation, developing teams, and improving outcomes for the people you support.
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