Deputy Registered Manager - Maidstone

Deputy Registered Manager

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Registered Manager to support high quality locations for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs, leading teams and helping people live fulfilling, independent lives.

Position: Deputy Registered Manager
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum
Location: Maidstone, Kent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 16 July 2026

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to support the leadership of several locations, ensuring people receive safe, person centred support while maintaining high standards of care and regulatory compliance. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help lead teams, develop staff and ensure excellent outcomes for the people you support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Registered Manager to oversee several locations in line with CQC requirements and organisational standards
• Deputising for the Registered Manager when required
• Promoting independence and supporting people to achieve their personal goals
• Ensuring safe support with health needs, medication, finances and day to day living
• Leading, motivating and developing Team Managers and Support Workers through coaching, training and regular feedback
• Supporting recruitment, inductions and workforce planning to maintain safe staffing levels
• Acting as a key point of contact for colleagues, families and external professionals
• Participating in the on call rota and supporting the day to day operation of the locations
• Maintaining accurate, person centred records and ensuring concerns are acted upon promptly to keep people safe

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least two years' experience managing multiple social care locations or leading managers within an adult social care setting
• A Level 4 qualification in Health and Social Care or a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or be working towards one
• Good knowledge of CQC regulations, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding legislation
• Experience managing budgets, staffing and locations performance
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and electronic care management systems
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
• A positive, compassionate and flexible approach with a genuine commitment to delivering high quality, person centred support

About the Organisation

This is an opportunity to join a well established social care organisation during an exciting period of change. As part of a wider organisational restructure, you will play an important role in shaping the future of the organisation, developing teams and improving outcomes for the people you support.

The organisation is committed to safer recruitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory DBS and reference checks. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Deputy Service Manager, Assistant Registered Manager, Service Manager, Supported Living Manager, Care Manager, Team Manager, Operations Manager, Adult Social Care Manager or Registered Manager.

Please note this role is being advertised by the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the hiring organisation. Applications will be reviewed on receipt and the organisation reserves the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed. #INDNFP