Deputy Manager (CQC) | £19.03/hr | 6-Month FTC | Keswick Gardens | On-call, Evenings & Weekends

Are you an experienced Deputy Manager, Care Team Leader or Senior Care Professional looking for your next leadership opportunity?

We’re recruiting a Deputy Manager (Care) to join a large CQC-registered Extra Care service at Keswick Gardens on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Supporting the Registered Manager, you’ll help lead a dedicated team delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents living independently within a vibrant scheme of 79 self-contained apartments.

If you’re passionate about leading teams, maintaining high standards of care and making a real difference to people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join NursLink?

• Competitive salary of £19.03 per hour
• Immediate start available
• 6-month fixed-term contract with a respected national care provider
• Opportunity to support a well-established CQC-regulated Extra Care service
• Work alongside an experienced Registered Manager and multidisciplinary team
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of older adults living independently
• One-stage interview process via Microsoft Teams

Your Role

As Deputy Manager, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring exceptional care delivery, regulatory compliance and strong leadership across the team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the operational management of a busy 24/7 Extra Care service
• Leading, motivating and developing care colleagues to deliver outstanding person-centred support
• Managing staff rotas, scheduling and staffing levels
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and induction of new and agency staff
• Maintaining accurate electronic care plans, risk assessments and care records
• Ensuring safe medication management in line with national guidelines
• Monitoring service quality, compliance and CQC standards
• Managing incidents, complaints and safeguarding concerns appropriately
• Producing reports and supporting KPI performance
• Assisting with budgets, invoices, timesheets and administrative processes
• Working closely with healthcare professionals, commissioners and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes for residents

What You’ll Need

• Previous experience as a Deputy Manager, Team Leader, Senior Support Worker or Senior Care Professional within a CQC-registered Extra Care, Supported Living or Care Home environment
• Experience leading and motivating care teams
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding and person-centred care
• Experience with rota management, staff supervision and service delivery
• Good IT skills, including updating care plans and maintaining electronic records
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Medication awareness and understanding of safe medication management
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and participation in the on-call rota
• A current Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
• Available to start immediately

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Experience within an Extra Care housing environment
• Experience managing budgets, compliance and KPI performance
• Evidence of continued professional development

Working Pattern

• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Based at Keswick Gardens
• 24/7 service with a flexible working pattern, including evenings, weekends and participation in the on-call rota
• Immediate start required

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

If you’re an experienced care leader looking for a rewarding Deputy Manager role where you can support a dedicated team, maintain high standards of care and help residents live independently, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the NursLink team.