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£30k-£40k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Ready to step up
Ask about times they ran the service and how it went.
Care and compliance knowledge
Probe their understanding of CQC standards and safeguarding.
People leadership
They supervise care staff. Look for someone who leads and develops a team.
How to run the hire
1. Define the support role
Be clear on responsibilities and how much they'll deputise.
2. Check qualifications
Confirm relevant care qualifications and safeguarding knowledge.
3. Use a values-based interview
Assess care values and leadership, not just experience.
4. Include a scenario
A staffing or safeguarding scenario shows their judgement.
5. Reference conduct
Confirm their track record and conduct with previous employers.
Fees typically run 15-20% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts, and all candidates are compliance-checked.
Usually 4-8 weeks, including compliance and notice periods.
Values and reference checks are worth the time, since this person often steps into the Registered Manager role.
A Deputy Manager supports the Registered Manager - overseeing care quality, supervising staff, and running the service when the manager is away.
It's a senior care role and often a route to becoming a Registered Manager.
Very often, yes. Many Registered Managers step up from a Deputy role.
Flagging that path and offering to support their Level 5 qualification helps you attract and keep strong people.
Try: Tell me about a time you ran the service alone.
How do you handle a safeguarding concern?
How do you support and supervise care staff? and What would you want to develop to become a Registered Manager?
Yes, across residential, domiciliary and supported living services.
We match experience and values to your service type.
Tell us about your role and a specialist social care recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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