Post No. POSN004553 - Mobile Deputy Manager - Adult Services
Are you looking for a leadership role in Health & Social Care where no two days are the same? Join us as a Deputy Manager in our Mobile Team and make a real difference providing residential care and support across Newport’s 4 Residential Homes where people come first.
THE TEAM
You’ll join our Care and Support Provision team, a group of dedicated professionals who deliver high-quality care across Newport’s adult residential homes and short break services. We work together to create safe, supportive environments where residents can live with dignity and independence.
As part of the Mobile Team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining continuity and standards across all four homes. You’ll collaborate with managers, care staff, and health professionals to ensure services run smoothly, especially during periods of absence or increased demand.
YOUR NEW ROLE
Your role is to help manage and co-ordinate services, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care that meets regulatory standards. You’ll take charge of a service when required and work flexibly across 4 Residential Homes to support the Residential Homes Managers in maintaining and motivating compliance with Care Inspectorate Wales and Social Care Wales requirements. It is a truly flexible and varied role that will see you working a shift pattern covering five out of seven days, including weekends and bank holidays (between 06:45 am and 10:15 pm)
This is a dynamic role that offers variety and the chance to build strong relationships across different teams. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues and have access to ongoing training and development to help you grow in your leadership career.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and motivate staff to deliver excellent care
- Ensure compliance with regulations and Council policies
- Oversee admissions, discharges, and care planning
- Manage medication systems and support menu planning
- Build strong relationships with health professionals, families, and advocates
- Support recruitment, training, and staff development
- Assist with rotas, budgets, and resource management
- Take responsibility for service operations when required
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for someone who:
- Holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults Residential Management) or equivalent
- Is registered with Social Care Wales
- Has experience in managing or supervising in a care setting
- Understands safeguarding and key social care legislation
- Can lead teams, manage competing demands, and communicate effectively
- Is flexible, reliable, and able to travel across all four homes
WHAT YOU’LL GET
As well as the opportunity to take on a role that’s varied, rewarding & full of opportunities to grow, here’s what you’ll enjoy:
- A generous pension contribution scheme.
- 26 days annual leave with the option to purchase up to one-week additional leave.
- Vast opportunities for growth, progression, and development.
- Opportunities to join a range of Staff Networks consisting of working groups that support the Council’s open and diverse culture.
Any questions? Further details can be obtained by contacting Sian Nicholls, Team Manager via email sian.nicholls@newport.gov.uk
Ready for a leadership role that’s varied, flexible, and makes a real difference? Apply today and join a team that puts people first.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.
Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd – Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd
