Deputy Service Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Didcot, Oxfordshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£32,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Management Supervision Care Planning Risk Assessment Adults with Learning Disabilities Health and Social Care

FULL DESCRIPTION

Deputy Service Manager

We are supporting a specialist provider based in Didcot, Oxfordshirewith their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Deputy Service Manager to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults with learning disabilities

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week. Previous experience in a senior or managerial role is essential and all applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £30,000 – £32,000

Deputy Service Manager

As a Deputy Service Manager your main responsibilities will include:

  • Provide support to the Service Manager and development of the service.
  • Support the Service Manager with external audits.
  • To ensure care plans, guidelines and risk assessments are accurate and reflective of the individual’s needs.
  • Hold the responsibility of the home in the managers absence.
  • To supervise and lead a team of support workers, carrying out supervisions and appraisals.
  • To support service users in accordance with their needs and wishes as detailed in their person-centred support plans.
  • To demonstrate a commitment to the Safeguarding of Adults and to recognise and report any disclosure, suspicion or evidence of harm, risk of harm, abuse or neglect.
  • Support the service users in staying active, healthy, and as independent as possible.

Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

  • Funded training and qualifications
  • Real progression opportunities
  • Chance to join an established and reputable service
  • Life insurance
  • Long service rewards

To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Scott Austin.

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