Temporary Deputy Manager

Job Description - Temporary Deputy Manager (CQC) (251751)Job DescriptionTemporary Deputy Manager (CQC) - ( 251751 )DescriptionDeputy ManagerSalary £28,050 - £42,415 per annumTemporary (5 contract), Full time (37.5 hpw), plus On CallWhitley BayWe can’t offer a CoS for this role.Home, a place where you belongAs Deputy Manager in our CQC Service team, you’ll be the right-hand to the Registered Manager, leading a passionate support team to deliver outstanding, person-centred care.You’ll help our customers, whether older people, those with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, or complex needs, live as independently as possible, while making your team a brilliant place to work. This is your chance to grow as a leader, champion high standards, and see the impact of your work on people’s lives every single day.What you’ll doLead and support a team delivering safe, high-quality care, coaching colleagues to grow and thrive while keeping customers at the heart of everything.Collaborate with clinical colleagues and the Registered Manager to plan and improve personalised care, ensuring every customer’s needs and goals are understood and met.Manage rotas and staffing levels so the team runs smoothly, customers are supported, and colleagues enjoy balance and clarity in their roles.Oversee assessments, care plans, and risk management, ensuring support is consistent, compliant, and tailored to individual strengths and aspirations.Keep up with sector news, CQC requirements, and service performance, using insight and creativity to improve care and spark innovation.You’ll be part of a team that really cares. We give you time to build trust with customers and space to work with your colleagues. We’re proud to be one of the UK’s top 10 Great Places to WorkYou haveA genuine passion for leading teams, inspiring colleagues, and creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone thrives.Experience in care and support for people with complex needs, plus a relevant professional qualification or equivalent hands‑on expertise, being able to support customers in their own home.Strong knowledge of CQC standards, health and social care legislation, and regulatory compliance, ensuring services always meet or exceed expectations.Excellent operational skills in staffing, recruitment, induction, and performance management, setting the team up to succeed from day one.Outstanding communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with customers, colleagues, clinical teams, and external partners.Hold a relevant professional registration with strong knowledge of CQC standards and experience supporting people with complex needs.Lead recruitment and induction, setting colleagues up for success and monitoring progress during probation.Coach, mentor, and support your team to develop skills and confidence.Flexibly cover 24‑hour care, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.A valid driving licence and a vehicle insured for business use (mileage reimbursed)You’ll need an Enhanced DBS check done and we pay for that.What’s in it for you?34 days leave (including bank hols and a “me day” to use for whatever you fancy) and paid time off for volunteering.MatchingPension contributions (up to 7%, with life assurance of 3x Basic Salary)Save up to £1140 yearly with our health cash plan, covering dental, optical, and therapies.Career path with development and an excellent training package.Excellent benefits and rewards including supermarket discounts and travel expenses.For reasonable adjustments email recruitment@homegroup.org.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr