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Occupation TypeManagers and directors in retail and wholesale

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship

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Description

Why this role could be right for you

At Dignus Group, we create safe, supportive homes for adults with complex needs who may need extra help to live independently and achieve the goals that matter most to them.

Across our services, Dignus Specialist Care and Dignus Support, we provide residential care and supported living for people with autism, mental health needs, learning disabilities, and physical or sensory disabilities.

As a Deputy Manager, you’ll play a key leadership role in supporting the Registered Manager to run the service effectively, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care is delivered at all times.

This is a rewarding leadership role where no two days are the same. If you are a confident leader, highly organised, and passionate about improving lives, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What we offer:

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Additional annual leave at key career milestones
Benenden Health plan for added peace of mind
£500 employee referral scheme
Company pension to support your future
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) wellbeing support
Life assurance at 2x annual salary
Overtime opportunities
Blue Light Card access with discounts on retail, travel, and leisure
Paid training and access to recognised qualifications to support career progression
Fully funded apprenticeships
Clear development pathways and opportunities to progress within the organisation

What the role involves:

As a Deputy Manager, you’ll support the Registered Manager with the overall running of the service, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality care delivery.

This includes:

Supporting the day-to-day running of the home and deputising for the Registered Manager when required

Leading shifts and ensuring high standards of care delivery

Managing and supporting Team Leaders and Support Workers

Overseeing rotas, staffing levels, and shift planning

Supporting care plans, risk assessments, audits, medication systems, and compliance

Managing incidents, safeguarding concerns, and escalation procedures

Ensuring accurate record keeping, reporting, and documentation

Working with external professionals, families, and local authorities

Supporting transitions and new admissions into the service

Carrying out audits across financial, medication, health & safety, and environmental areas

Driving performance, quality standards, and continuous improvement

Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and staff development

Carrying out supervisions, appraisals, and performance management

Overseeing training compliance and mandatory training completion (including NAPPI)

Working pattern:

This is a 40-hour full-time role, split between 20 hours on the floor delivering hands-on support and 20 hours dedicated to administrative and leadership duties.

The service operates 24/7, and you will work flexibly across a rota, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and on-call responsibilities where required.

What we’re looking for:

We welcome applications from experienced Deputy Managers, strong Team Leaders ready to step up, or Senior Support Workers with leadership experience.
You may be a great fit if you have:
Experience supporting adults with complex needs in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of care planning, risk management, and safeguarding
Experience managing staff, rotas, and operational service delivery
Confidence in decision-making and problem-solving in fast-paced environments
Strong communication and organisational skills

Experience with audits, compliance, and quality assurance (desirable)

A calm, resilient and person-centred leadership style

A genuine passion for developing teams and improving lives

A Level 3 or Level 5 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable.

We welcome everyone

Dignus Group is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and can offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace.