Deputy Manager (Henderson & Harvard Bungalows)

Location: Colchester, Essex (Operations)
Client: Henderson & Harvard Bungalows / Salutem Care and Education (Partnered with Supportive Bridge Staffing)
Salary: £15.42 Per Hour
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Division: Adults

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are experts in bridging the gap between talented leaders and workplaces where they can truly make an impact. We are thrilled to partner with Salutem Care and Education to recruit a permanent, full-time Deputy Manager for the wonderful Henderson & Harvard Bungalows in Colchester.

Salutem is a highly celebrated organization, recognized as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 and globally named among the Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces. If you are a natural leader with a passion for high-quality care, a bubbly personality, and the drive to help an enthusiastic team succeed, this is your perfect next step.

Welcome to the Henderson & Harvard Bungalows Family!

Based in beautiful Colchester, Henderson & Harvard Bungalows is a residential home supporting adults with a variety of learning and physical disabilities to live their absolute best lives.

Our home is full of life, laughter, and energy! The individuals we support love:

🌟 Playing with bubbles, baking (especially colorful unicorn cakes!), and spending time in our garden.
🍦 Hanging out in their own purpose-built sensory room.
🍻 Being highly social—heading out for day trips, popping to the local pub for lunch, and even attending local 80's and 90's disco nights!

We are a bouncy, enthusiastic, and incredibly close-knit team. We have excellent communication, keep our care consistent, and deeply value the wisdom and energy that age diversity brings to our community.

The Role: Leading by Example

As the Deputy Manager, you will work hand-in-hand with the Registered Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure the bungalows deliver outstanding, person-centered care in line with CQC standards. Your time will be a rewarding split between direct hands-on support and essential administrative management.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, mentor, and lead staff. Manage rotas, contribute to recruitment, facilitate training, and support personal performance development.
Operational Excellence: Maintain accurate records, oversee comprehensive care planning, lead audits, and assist with compliance and CQC inspections.
Resident Safeguarding & Well-being: Ensure a safe, warm, and supportive environment that promotes dignity, choice, and independence.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong, positive relationships with residents, families, medical professionals, and external agencies.
Mobility Support: Utilizing your driving license to support residents with outings and day-to-day operations.

About You

We are looking for an organized, compassionate leader who can easily blend administrative duties with heart-led, hands-on care. You should bring:

🚗 A full manual Driving License (this is an absolute necessity for this post).
👑 Strong Leadership Skills: Experience or natural aptitude for supervising, mentoring, and organizing teams.
❤️ Compassion & High Energy: A warm, bubbly, and proactive attitude that matches our resident and team culture.
💬 Excellent Communication: Able to build trust easily with staff, residents, families, and external inspectors.
📋 Detail-Oriented Mindset: Strong organizational skills for managing rotas, care plans, and compliance audits.

Why Choose This Role? (The Benefits)

By joining the permanent leadership team, you will unlock Salutem's market-leading reward package:

Financial Security: Permanent 40-hour contract at £15.42/hr, early wage tracking via Wagestream, utility bill savings, and Life Assurance.
Comprehensive Medical Support: Free Online GP access, a robust Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
Emotional Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), meditation app access, mental health resources, and bereavement support.
Physical Health & Perks: Corporate gym discounts, online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, and National Trust activities.