Deputy Manager

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: County Durham
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 22 July 2026

About the Role

Are you an experienced senior care professional or current deputy leader looking to take the next step in your career?

Here at Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we specialize in connecting exceptional leadership talent with organizations that put people first. We are currently recruiting a dedicated and ambitious Deputy Manager to join the team at an adult residential home in County Durham.

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in shaping a warm, nurturing environment where residents are empowered to live with dignity, independence, and joy.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

As Deputy Manager, you will balance hands-on leadership with operational management to ensure the home delivers outstanding, CQC-compliant, person-centered care.

Operational Support: Assist the Registered Manager with daily operations, care planning, risk assessments, and compliance audits.
Team Leadership: Lead, supervise, and mentor the support team. You will oversee staff rotas, recruitment, training, and performance development.
Safeguarding & Quality: Maintain a safe, supportive living environment and ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and clinical compliance are met.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a key point of contact, building strong relationships with residents, families, medical professionals, and external regulatory bodies.
Continuous Improvement: Keep accurate records and assist with preparation for inspections, striving always to exceed industry benchmarks.

About You

We are looking for a natural leader who combines operational savvy with a compassionate, solution-focused mindset.

Experienced: You have a strong background in adult residential care, ideally with leadership or senior-level experience.
Knowledgeable: You hold a solid understanding of CQC regulations, safeguarding procedures, and person-centered care planning.
A Strong Communicator: You can build trust effortlessly with residents, staff, families, and external agencies.
Value-Driven: You believe in helping both staff and residents reach their full potential, aligning with our core values of transparency, loyalty, and ambition.

Why Choose Us?

This role offers not just a rewarding career move, but a massive, market-leading benefits package to support your life inside and outside of work:

Emotional & Mental Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, mental health resources, bereavement support, and meditation apps.
Medical Benefits: Free Online GP access, a comprehensive Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and dedicated Menopause support.
Financial Flexibility: Early access to earned wages with Wagestream, utility bill saving schemes, and Life Assurance.
Physical Health: Gym discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, online fitness sessions, and National Trust activities.
Award-Winning Culture: Work with an organization recognized as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 and named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces.