Please note: The Hennessy Partnership does not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
At The Hennessy Partnership, we provide specialist, person-centred support to adults living with:
- Dementia
- Mental Health Disorders
- Learning Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Behaviours that may challenge
We are looking for a passionate, experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to join our management team and help us continue to deliver outstanding care and support.
About the Role
As a Deputy Manager, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day management of the service, supporting the Service Manager to ensure high-quality, safe and effective care is delivered at all times.
You will lead by example, supporting and supervising the staff team while promoting a positive culture that enables the people we support to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the day-to-day running of the service.
- Providing leadership, supervision and support to Support Workers and Team Leaders.
- Managing staffing rotas to ensure safe staffing levels are maintained.
- Monitoring training compliance and supporting the development of staff.
- Delivering on-the-job coaching, guidance and performance feedback.
- Acting as a positive role model and promoting high standards of care.
- Ensuring care documentation is accurate, person-centred and compliant.
- Supporting recruitment, induction and probation of new employees.
- Participating in the management on-call rota.
- Working alongside the Service Manager to ensure the service meets CQC standards and company expectations.
About You
We are looking for someone who has previous experience supporting adults with complex needs and who is ready to develop their leadership career within a growing organisation.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a Level 3 Diploma (NVQ Level 3) in Health & Social Care as a minimum (or above).
- Have previous experience working within adult social care.
- Have experience supervising or leading staff teams.
- Be organised with excellent communication, administration and IT skills.
- Be confident managing rotas, staffing and day-to-day operational issues.
- Be flexible and willing to work 12-hour shifts, including alternate weekends (one weekend on, one weekend off).
- Be willing to participate in the management on-call rota.
- Be passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- A full UK driving licence is desirable.
Training and Development
We are committed to investing in our people.
All new employees complete a comprehensive induction programme including shadow shifts before working independently.
You will also benefit from:
- Comprehensive induction programme.
- Face-to-face training.
- Online learning programmes.
- Regular supervision and support from your Service Manager.
- Structured probation process.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Excellent training and career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and experienced management team.
- A rewarding career making a real difference to people's lives.
Additional Information
The Hennessy Partnership is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be fully funded by The Hennessy Partnership.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From £15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
