Floating Deputy Service Manager
Woking & Camberley Patch
We are looking for an experienced Floating Deputy Service Manager to join our team, providing support across our Woking and Camberley services.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager who enjoys variety and wants to make a positive impact across multiple supported living services. The successful candidate will provide operational support across our five services, working alongside Service Managers and teams to maintain high-quality, person-centred support.
Please note:
- This is a floating role, requiring travel between our services across the Woking and Camberley patch.
- You must be a car driver with access to your own vehicle due to the travel requirements of the role.
- Previous experience at Deputy Manager level within supported living or residential services is essential.
About us
We provide high-quality supported living services for adults with a range of needs, including mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and behaviours that may challenge.
Our aim is to support people to live fulfilling, independent lives by providing person-centred support that promotes choice, dignity, inclusion, and wellbeing.
The role
As a Floating Deputy Service Manager, you will provide leadership and support across our services, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality care is delivered.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting Service Managers with the day-to-day running of services.
- Providing leadership and guidance to staff teams across multiple locations.
- Supporting effective shift planning, allocation of duties, and handovers.
- Ensuring services operate in line with organisational policies, CQC requirements, and relevant legislation.
- Promoting person-centred support and ensuring individuals are supported to achieve their goals and maintain independence.
- Supporting staff development through supervision, coaching, and mentoring.
- Assisting with quality monitoring, audits, and service improvements.
- Supporting recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of staff.
- Working collaboratively with families, professionals, and external stakeholders.
- Providing support during incidents, emergencies, and periods of increased need.
What we're looking for
The successful candidate will have:
- A minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Level 4 or 5 desirable).
- Previous experience working at Deputy Manager level within supported living or residential care.
- Experience supporting individuals with: Mental health needs, Learning disabilities & Autism
- Complex support needs and behaviours that may challenge
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- The ability to work independently and adapt quickly across different services.
- A positive, person-centred approach with a commitment to improving people's lives.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
What we offer
- Competitive salary.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- Supportive leadership team.
- The opportunity to make a real difference across multiple services.
- A varied role where no two days are the same.
If you are an experienced Deputy Manager looking for a role where you can use your skills across a range of services and support teams to deliver outstanding care, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Camberley, Surrey: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- care management: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Camberley, Surrey (required)
Work Location: In person
