Deputy Manager - Dubford, Aberdeen

Job Description

We're looking for a dedicated and passionate Deputy Manager to join our team in the village of Dubford, Aberdeen. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who lives locally or within the surrounding area and is looking to take the next step in their social care career. Working alongside our exceptional Registered Manager, you'll support working-age adults to live fulfilling, independent lives in a supported living environment while helping to lead and inspire a committed team.

We’re looking for a strong, confident autonomous leader who:

• Leads with positivity, compassion, and confidence
• Inspires teams to deliver outstanding, person-centred support
• Champions quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• We are looking for someone who understands the complexities of supporting individuals with learning disabilities and complex physical needs.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every day — enabling the people we support to live independently, with dignity, purpose, and fulfilment in their own homes.

In this role, you will:

• Support the Registered Manager to inspire and develop our team of support workers in the delivery of high-quality care and support.
• Drive service improvements and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with your team, families, outside professionals, and communities.

You’ll lead with purpose, inspire your teams, and deliver the highest standards of care while shaping the future of services.

What You’ll Bring

• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care is desirable (or working towards)
• A proven track record supporting people living with autism and learning disabilities.
• Values which align with our Lifeways Values.
• 3 years experience within social care with proven experience at a supervisory level.

Why Join Lifeways?

As a Deputy Care Home Manager at Lifeways, you create environments where people thrive, and every decision you make shapes someone’s future. Discover why this matters in our newest video HERE

You’ll get:

• Access financial wellbeing tools with Stream, including real-time pay tracking and instant early access to earned wages. 
• Leadership development programmes & progression pathways
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Matched contribution company pension scheme
• Wellbeing resources and mental health support
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Discounts on shopping, tech, travel, and more through CHOICE Rewards

Why Now?

We are on a bold journey to become the Care Provider of Choice — and this is an exciting time to join us.

We listen closely to our team members through surveys and forums and act on their ideas, continuously improving how we support both our people and the individuals in our care.

As a leader, you’ll have the authority, resources, and support to shape your team’s culture and the quality of care they deliver. We invest in your growth through leadership development and promote a workplace where wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion are more than just words — they’re lived values.

At Lifeways, you’re not just anyone. You’re a leader who can make a difference every single day.

We are not using agencies for this recruitment. Any CVs sent to anyone in Lifeways from a recruitment agency will be treated as a gift.