Deputy Manager

Job Introduction

Ready to take the next step and make your mark? Join Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency as a Deputy Manager and play a vital role in delivering exceptional care while bringing out the very best in your team. This is your chance to turn your leadership experience into real impact—shaping a service that residents are proud to call home.

What You Will Get

Competitive Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience).
Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Earn up to £1000 for bringing friends on board.
Training & Development: Outstanding career development with fully funded training up to QCF Level 5.
Perks & Discounts: Access to the Blue Light care discount package.
Financial Security: Company pension scheme.

What We Need From You

Right to Work: A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK (please note we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship).
Experience: Prior experience leading a team of care assistants.
Qualifications: QCF level 3 diploma or above in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
Knowledge: Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks.
Availability: Must be available to work 42 hours a week, including weekend availability.

A Day in the Life of a Deputy Manager

As a Deputy Manager, you will lead the care team to ensure that the care delivered to our residents is safe, supportive, and person-centred. You will support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home and step up to full capacity in their absence.

A typical day could include:

Team Leadership: Inducting new team members and providing supervision and support to existing staff.
Care Standards: Completing care audits to ensure good practice and updating person-centred care plans focused on dignity and individuality.
Collaboration: Liaising with family members, care professionals, social workers, and residents to ensure transparent, holistic care.
Safety & Compliance: Monitoring, reporting, and investigating risks or safeguarding concerns to put mitigation processes in place.
Administration: Ensuring daily care notes, medication charts, and meeting records are accurate and up to date.

About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting care leavers through the Care Leaver Covenant and proudly support the Armed Forces community by offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and military family members.

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Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on experience (Annual)
Job Reference: supportivebridge/TP/38/12442
Contract Type: Full Time
Job Category: Operations & Management
Location: Gillingham, United Kingdom
Closing Date: 27 August, 2026