Location: Maldon, Burnham and SWF. Hours: 30 hours per week (including weekends and evenings). Salary: £31,000 pro rata. Monthly salary and paid mileage. About us: We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to join our outstanding rated, well established, family run care company based in Cold Norton and surrounding areas. We provide support to adults with learning disabilities and autism to enable them to live as independently as possible in the community whilst working in a person-centred way promoting equality and diversity. Reporting directly to the Registered Manager, the post holder will be required to demonstrate their passion for care by committing to deliver a high-quality service and ensuring this is delivered in line with the standards set out by the company, CQC, local authority and other relevant regulatory professional bodies. A full induction programme will be provided by the Registered Manager and ongoing support. About the Role: Provide managerial leadership support for the administration, planning, development and running of the company. To ensure effective and appropriate support levels are in place for service users. Provide clarity and direction, supervision and support in managing individuals. Support the Registered Manager in the performance and development of staff. Take responsibility for the service in the absence of the Registered Manager. To be the appointed Safeguarding Champion. About You: To join, you will need: Excellent communication and organisational skills. Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks. Able to work well within a team environment. Flexible working and hands on approach. Good IT skills. A full driving licence and own car is essential. Person Specification: Qualifications - Preferably NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and experience in a care setting. This post is subject to a DBS check and references. If you want to be part of a friendly team, not afraid of hard work and passionate about high-quality care, we would love to hear from you T McTaggart Limited.