Deputy Manager – Supported Living
Gloucester, GL1
Full-time
Up to £37,000 per annum
Job Overview
We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join a supported living service in Gloucester, working in partnership with the Service Manager to deliver high-quality, person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, trauma, and complex behaviours, including behaviours that challenge.
This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with a proven track record in complex care who is ready to step up and develop further into a senior management position.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspire and mentor frontline teams, coaching and motivating staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support
- Maintain high standards of care and compliance through hands-on leadership and proactive service improvements
- Support people to achieve personal goals and thrive within their communities
- Work closely with the Service Manager to ensure the service meets and exceeds regulatory standards, including CQC requirements
- Actively participate in day-to-day support delivery while fostering a culture of care, inclusion, and respect
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Deputy Manager or in an equivalent leadership role within a regulated care setting
- Proven experience leading teams supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, trauma, complex needs, or behaviours that challenge
- Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or a Level 3 with willingness to work towards Level 5
- Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and business insurance
- A proactive, approachable, and motivational leadership style
- Reliability, flexibility, and a positive, values-driven attitude
Benefits
- Salary up to £37,000 per annum
- Fully funded training towards Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care, plus hands-on coaching and mentoring
- Paid induction, shadow shifts, and specialist face-to-face training
- Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
- Free parking permit across Gloucestershire
- Up to £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
- Workplace pension
- Blue Light Card discounts and company events
- Casual dress and birthday gifts
- Career progression opportunities, including the chance to help develop new services from the ground up
- Regular hours with on-call responsibilities
Please note that Wolf Healthcare is acting as an agency for this full-time, permanent Deputy Manager / Supported Living role in Gloucester.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
Application question(s):
- Valid LEVEL 3 Health and Social Care?
- Do you have a proven track record of providing empathetic care for people with complex needs and behaviours that may challenge?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- LEVEL 5 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (preferred)
Work Location: In person
