Could you be the difference in someone’s day? At Inspiring Support, we’re passionate about helping people live happy, independent, and meaningful lives. As part of our dedicated team, you’ll provide person-centred support to individuals with a range of needs, helping them build confidence, develop skills and achieve their goals both at home and in the community.
Our core values are:
Be There – We are present, attentive, and compassionate
Play – We bring positivity, creativity, and energy into our work
Make Their Day – We go above and beyond to make a positive difference
Choose Your Attitude – We act with professionalism, accountability and integrity
At Inspiring Support, we recognise that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That’s why we are committed to supporting, developing, and valuing our staff, ensuring they have the tools, training, and encouragement needed to thrive in their roles. We foster a positive and inclusive workplace where every team member is respected, empowered, and able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support. Together, we help individuals achieve their goals, maximise their independence, and lead fulfilling lives.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do and is a shared responsibility across our organisation. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel safe, respected, listened to, and empowered. Concerns are taken seriously, acted upon promptly, and managed with the utmost professionalism. For us, safeguarding is more than a policy—it’s a fundamental
part of who we are and how we work every day.
What we’re looking for
Deputy Registered Manager – Lead with Purpose, Inspire Excellence
Are you an experienced and motivated leader looking for your next challenge in supported living? Do you have a passion for delivering outstanding care while developing and empowering teams to achieve their full potential? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Deputy Registered Manager to play a key role in the leadership and success of our regulated supported living services. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help drive operational excellence, ensure high-quality person-centred support, and create an environment where both residents and staff can thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by leading and developing a dedicated team of Team Leads, House Leads, and Support Workers, while ensuring our services consistently deliver positive outcomes for the people we support.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the effective day-to-day leadership and operational management of our supported living services.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing Team Leads, House Leads, and Support Workers to build high-performing, motivated teams.
- Ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centred care and support that promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing.
- Driving service quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across all areas of the service.
- Managing staff performance effectively, providing coaching, guidance, and support to achieve both individual and organisational goals.
- Promoting a positive and consistent management approach that encourages accountability, teamwork, and professional development.
- Supporting the achievement of regulatory standards, organisational objectives, and excellent outcomes for residents.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a confident and organised leader with excellent people management skills and a passion for delivering exceptional support services. You will be someone who can inspire others, manage performance constructively, and maintain a strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership career and help shape services that truly change lives, we’d love to welcome
you to our team.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong Health and Social Care Industry Knowledge.
- 3-5+ Multi-site Management years’ experience within supported living or residential care services.
- Strong IT skills for documentation, reporting and performance monitoring.
- Excellent people management, leadership, and communication skills, to foster a positive team environment.
- Knowledge of HR processes and staff management procedures.
- Proven track record in operations management within the care sector
- Experience contributing to or achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ CQC inspections outcomes.
- Strong understanding of supported living and CQC regulatory frameworks.
- Proactive, flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Qualifications & Training
- Relevant qualifications in Health and Social Care Management (e.g., NVQ Level 5 or equivalent).
- Training or Certification in Mental Capacity Act (MCA), Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Safeguarding, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Leadership and Management.
Working Hours:
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, with weekend working as required.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive work environment where your contributions are valued.
- Opportunity to play a key role in Service Quality and Operational Excellence.
Interested? Here is how to apply:
If you are passionate about joining a high-quality care services team, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to claire.bark@iansc.org by 5th June, 2026. Please make sure that you complete the pre-screen questions on the job board, and look at the attached job description for further information.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position this time – applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check including Adult’s Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children/vulnerable adults.
Inspiring Support is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including disabled applicants and employees. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment where required.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
