Deputy Manager | Stourport-on-Severn

Location:

Stourport-on-Severn

Hours:

37,5 hours per week

Vacancy type:

Full Time Permanent

Salary

£24.50 per hour

We’re looking for a compassionate and highly organised Deputy Manager to join our client’s established residential care service. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills who thrives in a supportive, person-centred environment.

About the Role

In this position, as a Deputy Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring high-quality care and smooth day-to-day operations. You will support the Registered Manager and confidently oversee the service in their absence. With a blend of people management, compliance oversight, and operational responsibilities, this is a great opportunity to step into a meaningful senior role within adult social care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support residents wellbeing by promoting a person-centred, safe and positive environment.
  • Oversee the creation, implementation, and auditing of individualised support plans.
  • Lead the service confidently when the Registered Manager is away, ensuring smooth operations and high care standards.
  • Lead shifts with positivity, supporting both residents and colleagues.
  • Promote continuous learning and best practice within the team.
  • Monitor general wellbeing, ensuring any concerns are escalated appropriately to clinical professionals when needed.
  • Maintain dignity, respect, and exceptional service standards at all times.
  • Coach, develop, and support care staff to deliver outstanding quality of care
  • Support with compliance tasks, audits, staff supervision, and regulatory requirements.

 

About You

  • Experience as a Deputy Manager, Senior Care Coordinator, Team Leader, or similar role within social care
  • Confident leading shifts and supporting the wider team
  • Strong understanding of person-centred care and best practice within adult social care
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship-building skills
  • Proactive, able to make sound decisions, and committed to maintaining high standards
  • Computer literate, ideally with experience using electronic care planning systems
  • Experience supporting residents with dementia is desirable
  • Background in creating, reviewing, or auditing care/support plans
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Warm, friendly, and positive approach with a genuine passion for supporting older adults
  • Ability to inspire, coach, and mentor colleagues
  • Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or willingness to work towards it) is desirable

 

Benefits

  • Free stay at our clients company lodge
  • Award-winning, reputable local care provider
  • Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
  • Support from our clients in-house Nurse Training Manager
  • Free refreshments, subsidized meals, and Enhanced DBS
  • Health cash plan after one year (dental, optical, therapy)
  • Access to employee wellbeing and assistance services
  • Discounts from 600+ retail brands
  • Free on-site parking
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development

At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values, Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation, guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel.

As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments.

We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong.

Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes.

The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required.

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