Location: Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
Rate: £15.03 per hour
Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)
Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.
‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’
At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.
As a Deputy Manager, you’ll support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the home while ensuring the highest standards of care for residents. You’ll lead, motivate, and inspire a dedicated team of care staff, and help create a warm, person-centred environment for residents and their families.
About the Service - Dugdale House
Rated Good by CQC, Dugdale House is registered for 8 service users with Learning Disabilities. The Service Users enjoy going to the local day centre, shops, and coffee shops.
Dugdale House is a beautiful Victorian building and boasts a large garden which is regularly used by staff and service users for barbeques, in house events and picnics. The service users enjoy many in house activities as well as visiting local day centres.
The Role
You will:
Supporting the Registered Manager in operational management of the home
Being 50% supernumerary to focus on leadership and oversight
Leading, coaching, and motivating a team of care staff
Ensuring care is delivered to the highest standards
Building strong relationships with families and professionals
Supporting compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and CQC standardsWho We’re Looking For
We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.
Requirements
Previous experience in a supervisory or management role in a care setting
NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Health and Social Care, or equivalent
Strong leadership and communication skills
Compassionate, professional, and motivated approach to care
Knowledge of CQC regulations and standardsWhat We Offer
Recommend A Friend Bonus
Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
Free DBS Check
Blue Light Card
Stakeholder Pension
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Annual Employee Awards Evening
Employee Recognition Schemes
Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grantOur Values
Friendly
Positive
Innovative
Empowering
Person-CentredApply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
About CareTech
Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK. The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs. The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.
CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.
Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Strictly no agencies
Salary description
£15.03 - £15.03 per hour