Deputy Manager
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,098.92 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 November 2025 |
| Location: | Lowestoft, NR33 0TQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Spider Web Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SWR4606 |
Summary
Deputy Manager - Papworth Trust are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Lowestoft Care Team, which provides support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs on a full-time permanent basis.
Why Papworth Trust?
At Papworth Trust, we are dedicated to supporting disabled individuals and promoting their independence through personalised care services. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated by our strong Care Quality Commission ratings, with many of our services recognised as 'Outstanding' or 'Good.' Operating throughout Suffolk, we offer a variety of services, including housing support, employment guidance, and day opportunities, all designed to nurture individual potential and encourage greater community participation.
Fantastic company benefits include:
- Competitive Salary: on offer is a salary of £32,098.92 per annum
- Holiday: 25 days annual leave in addition to the usual bank holidays
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
- Company sick pay
- Pension
- Employee extras: Cycle to Work scheme, Inclusive employee assistance and wellbeing support, ongoing training, health cashback plan
About the role:
As our Deputy Manager, you'll be stepping up to provide consistent leadership in the absence of the Registered Manager. Your role will be instrumental in ensuring that our team delivers high-quality, person-centred care, enhancing the wellbeing and independence of the individuals we support.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the risk assessment framework and support staff in creating up-to-date individual risk assessments.
- Provide guidance to care staff and conduct regular supervisions to enhance performance and wellbeing.
- Maintain effective communication through regular team meetings and act as a liaison with customers, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Support Senior Support Workers in delivering high-quality supervision and training, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations.
- Proactively identify and manage risks to customer and staff safety, responding to incidents and emergencies with urgency and professionalism.
About you:
As a Deputy Manager, you will be a confident leader with a comprehensive understanding of disability and its impact on individuals and their communities. Your excellent communication skills allow you to build positive relationships with staff, customers, and external professionals alike. With your proven experience in health and social care settings, you can effectively plan and manage workloads while promoting independence and dignity for those we serve. Your commitment to high-quality care and support reflects the core values of Papworth Trust, and you are ready to make a meaningful contribution to our mission.
Please note: The post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks process.
We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee an interview to those who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you wish to apply through the Disability Confident scheme, please emailhello@spiderrecruit.co.uk or call 01473 276146 to speak to Spider who are handling this vacancy on our behalf.
Please note, Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
If you are dedicated to making a difference and possess the skills and experience, we are looking for our Deputy Manager role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today to join our supportive and dynamic team at Papworth Trust, where we work together to empower individuals and promote independence in care.
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If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.
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