Deputy Home Manager

Location: BAMBER BRIDGE/SOUTH RIBBLE/PRESTON
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Salary: 33,540 per annum (15.90-16.20)
Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence
Sponsorship: Not available

Join a respected care provider as a Deputy Home Manager and help launch a brand-new residential service for adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and complex needs. You'll lead a passionate team, deliver person-centred care, and empower residents to live independently.

• Lead and develop staff through supervision, coaching, and induction
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and maintain high-quality care
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice for residents
• Implement the Mental Capacity Act (2005) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (2008)
• Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and stakeholders
• Oversee staff performance, training, and policy compliance
• Participate in the on-call leadership rota

Essential:

• Experience managing or working in a residential care service
• Knowledge of CQC standards and inspections
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience supporting adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities, or complex needs
• Safeguarding knowledge and investigative experience

• Competitive salary (33,540 DOE)
• Pension and private medical insurance
• On-site parking and paid holidays
• Flexible schedule including some weekends
• Opportunity to shape a new service and progress your career

• Adhere to Health & Safety at Work Act (1974)
• Maintain confidentiality under the Data Protection Act
• Complete Safeguarding and Mental Capacity Act training

If you're a motivated and compassionate leader looking to make a difference in adult social care, we'd love to hear from you.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'