Deputy Manager
| Posting date: | 31 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,073.6 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, North West, M41 5BL |
| Company: | Salutem Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58802159 |
Summary
About The Company
At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a team of highly trained and compassionate staff, within environments that are both warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care.
About The Role
Responsibilities:
As a Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in assisting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the service. You will provide leadership and guidance to staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting best practices in care delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Registered Manager in delivering person-centred services.
- Monitoring health and safety for service users and staff.
- Supervising and mentoring support workers, including recruitment, induction, and performance management.
- Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and safeguarding procedures.
- Managing rotas, staffing levels, and contributing to budget oversight.
- Promoting service user involvement and choice in their care.
- Acting as a positive role model and providing leadership in the absence of the Registered Manager.
Key Requirements
Essential:
- NVQ Level 3 in Social Care (or equivalent).
- Knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, DOLS, and health & safety regulations.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).
- Excellent communication and planning abilities.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including participation in on-call rota.
- Ability to live within reasonable distance for out-of-hours support.
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 5 in Social Care.
- Experience in managing budgets and complex rostering.
Personal Qualities
- A positive role model with a commitment to high standards.
- Ability to build rapport with service users and their families.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Our Core Values:
➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.
Why Choose Us?
✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.
Still not convinced?
We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom.
We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland
We are a Disability confident committed company.
Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.
At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a team of highly trained and compassionate staff, within environments that are both warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care.
About The Role
Responsibilities:
As a Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in assisting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the service. You will provide leadership and guidance to staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and promoting best practices in care delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the Registered Manager in delivering person-centred services.
- Monitoring health and safety for service users and staff.
- Supervising and mentoring support workers, including recruitment, induction, and performance management.
- Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and safeguarding procedures.
- Managing rotas, staffing levels, and contributing to budget oversight.
- Promoting service user involvement and choice in their care.
- Acting as a positive role model and providing leadership in the absence of the Registered Manager.
Key Requirements
Essential:
- NVQ Level 3 in Social Care (or equivalent).
- Knowledge of CQC standards, safeguarding, DOLS, and health & safety regulations.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).
- Excellent communication and planning abilities.
- Flexible approach to working hours, including participation in on-call rota.
- Ability to live within reasonable distance for out-of-hours support.
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 5 in Social Care.
- Experience in managing budgets and complex rostering.
Personal Qualities
- A positive role model with a commitment to high standards.
- Ability to build rapport with service users and their families.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Our Core Values:
➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.
Why Choose Us?
✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.
Still not convinced?
We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom.
We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland
We are a Disability confident committed company.
Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.