Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: £35,300.16 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Regional Manager and Service Manager
Deputy Manager – Harlow
We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established and highly regarded care and support provider for an experienced Deputy Manager to join their supported living service in Harlow, Essex.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social care professional looking to take the next step in their management career and play an important role in the safe, effective and person-centred running of the service.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Manager with the day-to-day running of the service and deputise fully in their absence.
You will provide leadership, supervision and guidance to the support team while helping to ensure that people receive high-quality, person-centred support in a safe and positive environment.
The role also includes participation in the Essex on-call rota.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Manager with the day-to-day running of the service and deputise in their absence.
Provide day-to-day supervision, support and guidance to Support Workers.
Participate in the Essex on-call rota.
Contribute to person-centred support plans, risk assessments and regular reviews.
Help ensure safeguarding procedures and organisational policies are followed.
Support with staff rotas, inductions and ongoing training.
Help maintain safe and appropriate staffing levels.
Build positive and professional relationships with families, commissioners and other professionals.
Promote high standards of care, support and service delivery.
Lead by example and support a positive team culture.
About You
We are looking for someone with:
Previous management or supervisory experience within the social care sector.
Experience supporting staff and leading a team.
A strong understanding of person-centred support.
Knowledge of safeguarding and risk management.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
The confidence to deputise for a Service Manager when required.
A professional, reliable and positive approach.
A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for the people supported.
Benefits
£35,300.16 per annum
37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
SAGE benefits platform, including discounts, wellbeing support, online GP services and gym savings.
Recognition platform for colleagues.
2 x salary death-in-service benefit
Workplace pension scheme following 3 months' service.
Company sick pay following 12 months' continuous service.
22 days' annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
Annual leave increases to 25 days following 3 years' continuous service.
Mandatory training provided where appropriate.
Ongoing workforce development and career progression opportunities.
Recruitment Process
Shortlisted candidates will initially be invited to a telephone pre-screening interview.
Successful candidates will then be invited to a face-to-face interview.
The successful applicant will be required to complete:
Right to Work checks
Career/employment checks
Enhanced DBS check
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment and interview process where required.
Important Dates
Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026
Pre-Screening Interviews: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Face-to-Face Interviews: Monday 7th September 2026
How to Apply
If you are an experienced social care professional ready to take the next step into a Deputy Manager position, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement outlining your relevant experience.
Applications are being managed by P+S Care & Support on behalf of our client
Salary description
£35300.00 - £35300.00 per year