Deputy Manager
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £30,180per year (plus 10% bonus dependent upon KPIs)
Hours: Full Time – Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to support the registered manager and work alongside the clinical deputy manager across a vibrant and welcoming residential service in Doncaster
About Walton Lodge
Walton Lodge is a specialist residential service in Bessacarr, Doncaster, providing person-centred support for adults with autism in a safe, welcoming, and homely environment. Set within a spacious property just a short distance from Doncaster town centre, the service comprises two purpose-designed buildings with 20 en-suite bedrooms, comfortable communal lounges, dining areas, and extensive gardens. With excellent access to local amenities, healthcare services, education opportunities, and community activities, Walton Lodge supports individuals to live fulfilling lives while remaining connected to their local community.
The Role
We're looking for a Deputy Home Manager who brings both professional credibility and a hands-on, values-driven approach to leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in care settings, a strong grasp of compliance and quality standards, and the confidence to support, develop and motivate teams. You'll work closely with the Care Home Manager to maintain a culture of safety, respect, and person-centred care, ensuring positive outcomes for every individual we support.
Responsibilities (but not limited to)
- Ensuring all current and newly referred individuals are properly assessed and that high quality, person-centred support is provided for all supported individual
- Assist and take the lead on safer recruitment within the service in line with Regulation 19.
- To be knowledgeable regarding health and safety at work including environmental health.
- To be available to stand in for the manager, when the manager is unavailable for any reason.
- To respond to the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental needs of the service user.
- To attend and contribute to staff meetings, service user meetings, family meetings and professional meetings
- To give any medication as prescribed, with proper monitoring of the drug, dose, time, route and person to whom it is given. To ensure the medication is properly taken, and to monitor for any normal, positive or negative effects of that drug.
- To take service users on minibus outings as per their care programme.
What We Offer
We offer a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package, including:
- Competitive annual leave (increasing with service)
- Lifestyle savings on shopping, utilities, and local retailers
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 access)
- 24/7 GP service and face-to-face counselling
- Discounted Health Cash Plan
- Mental health support via Able Futures
- Wellbeing tools and self-help resources
- Employee referral scheme
- Extensive induction & training programme (including Care Certificate support)
- Funded qualifications & apprenticeships for career progression
- Financial wellbeing support through NEFirst Credit Union
- Paid DBS
- Casual dress, company events & more
Why Join Milewood?
At Milewood, our values guide every decision we make. We champion:
- Warmth & Friendship – Positive interaction between staff and residents
- Optimism & Future – Always striving for improvement and enrichment
- Honesty – Open and transparent communication
- Enterprise – Encouraging ideas at every level
- Accountability – Taking ownership and responsibility
- Respect – Mutual respect in every interaction
- Trust – The foundation of all strong relationships
If you are committed to delivering quality care and meaningful outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of care at Milewood.
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Pay: £30,180.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Doncaster DN4 7PD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship for this role (we do not offer sponsorship)
Experience:
- Deputy Manager: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
