About this role
Job summary Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change? Come and join the Agincare family as a Deputy Manager working across our Supported Living services in Grantham, Colsterworth and Retford (currently). In this area you will be supporting your team to deliver outstanding care and support to individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs. What is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Knowledgeable of the care sector - preferably within a supported living setting. Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks. Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable. Prior experience leading and engaging a team of support workers. A day in the life of a Deputy Manager You will support the Registered Manager, and work closely together to provide consistent operational management, leadership, and oversight.
Main duties of the job As a Deputy Manager at Agincare, you'll be responsible for working across Supported Living services in Grantham, Colsterworth, and Retford. Your role involves supporting your team in delivering exceptional care and support to individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health, and complex needs. Your responsibilities include the induction of new team members, supervision of existing team members, completion of care audits, liaising with family members and professionals, and ensuring records are up to date. A minimum 12-month right to work, a UK driving license, and access to a vehicle are required. Knowledge of the care sector, preferably in supported living, and familiarity with CQC regulations are essential. Level 3 or above qualifications in Health & Social Care and prior team-leading experience are desirable.
About us Agincare is a family-run business that has been operating since 1986, becoming one of the UK's largest care providers with over 4,500 employees. The company offers a wide range of care services across more than 100 locations in England, including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and offers guaranteed interviews to them. As a company, Agincare values equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all individuals. They are dedicated to providing high-quality care, ensuring their services meet regulatory standards, and offering employees opportunities for career development and fully funded training programs.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change?
Come and join the Agincare family as a Deputy Manager working across our Supported Living services in Grantham, Colsterworth and Retford (currently).In this area you will be supporting your team to deliver outstanding care and support to individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs.
What is required from you?
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Knowledgeable of the care sector - preferably within a supported living setting Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks. Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable Prior experience leading and engaging a team of support workers.A day in the life of a Deputy Manager
You will support the Registered Manager, and work closely together to provide consistent operational management, leadership, and oversight.Together you will ensure a safe, caring, responsive, effective, and well-led service to our clients and staff to ensure a high delivery of care.
Your responsibilities will include:
Induction of new team members and supervision and support to existing team members The completion of care audits to ensure good practice and trigger reviews in care provision for clients as needs change. Your care plans would be person-centred, with focus on dignity and individuality Liaising with family members, care professionals, social workers and the clients themselves to ensure a holistic and transparent care provision. Monitor, report and investigate risks and events of safeguarding concern or harm and ensure processes are in place to mitigate and/or avoid these risks Ensuring administrative records such as daily care notes, medication charts and meeting notes are up to date.As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
Refer a friend scheme up to £1000* Mileage 32p per mile Outstanding career development Fully funded training up to QCF level 5 Blue Light care discount package Company pension schemeAbout Agincare
Were a family run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including care& nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.
All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Knowledge of the care sector, preferably within a supported living setting. Good knowledge of the CQC key lines of enquiry and other regulatory frameworks. Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable. Prior experience leading and engaging a team of support workers.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Enable
Grantham
NG31 6HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)