14/10/2026
We're hiring!
Deputy Manager – Supported Living Service
Position: Deputy Manager
Location: Colchester, Essex
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week (includes rotational on-call duties)
About Us
At Homes Plus Care, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support for adults with learning disabilities. Our goal is to empower the people we support to lead independent, fulfilling, and active lives within their own homes and communities.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, organised, and experienced Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day operations of our supported living service.
You will help lead, mentor, and inspire a dedicated team of support workers while ensuring that our care delivery remains fully compliant with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards and internal policies.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Supervise, coach, and mentor support staff, conduct appraisals, and manage rotas.
Quality & Compliance: Assist the Registered Manager in maintaining high standards of care, conducting audits, and ensuring CQC compliance.
Person-Centred Care: Help create, review, and update individual care and support plans alongside service users and families.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain positive working relationships with local authorities, health professionals, and families.
On-Call Support: Participate in the service's emergency on-call rota as required.
What We Are Looking For:
Experience: Previous experience as a Team Leader, or Deputy Manager within a supported living or residential care setting.
Qualifications: Level 3 Health and Social Care (or equivalent), working towards or willing to work towards Level 5 Leadership and Management.
Values: A strong commitment to empowerment, dignity, and respect for adults with support needs.
Skills: Good IT skills, strong verbal and written communication, and a calm, problem-solving approach under pressure.
Requirements: A full UK valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive induction and ongoing leadership training
Company pension scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
Employee assistance programme (EAP) and wellbeing support
A supportive, friendly working environment where your voice matters
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person