Job Overview
Step Into Leadership – Become a Deputy Manager at St. Anne’s Community Services!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level and lead with purpose? As a Deputy Manager, you’ll be a driving force behind delivering and developing client-focused services that truly make a difference. You’ll embody our PROUD values – Person-Centred, Respectful, Open, Understanding, and Dedicated – ensuring every decision and action reflects our commitment to outstanding care.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead with impact – support teams to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
* Spot and grow talent – nurture your team’s strengths and help them shine.
* Drive excellence – ensure services run smoothly, aligned with policy, best practice, and legislation.
* Step up with confidence – deputise for the First Line Manager and be a trusted leader when it matters most.
What You Bring
* A sharp eye for detail and a heart for people.
* A flexible, professional approach with a passion for progress.
* A commitment to quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
This is your opportunity to shape services, inspire teams, and make a lasting impact in the lives of those we support. If you're ready to lead with heart and ambition, we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
No two days in this role will be the same, as the Deputy Manager some of your duties will be:
* Supervise care staff and take charge of the service in absence of the Registered Manager
* Raising awareness of Company policies and procedures and standards set by the Regulatory Body to staff members
* Establishing a connection with clients (and their team members) to ensure they are happy and content with the service
* Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing of clients
* Provide regular supervision and annual appraisals in accordance with company policies and standards set by the Regulatory Body
* Participate in team meetings, supervisions and annual reviews in accordance with Company policy
Working for our organisation
St. Anne's wants to reward its employees for their hard work. Employee benefits include;
* 20 days annual leave, rising each year to a maximum of 25 days (excluding statutory holidays)
* 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme
* Continuous opportunities for ongoing training and career development
* Cycle To Work scheme
* Refer A Friend recruitment initiative
* Flexible working opportunities (where applicable) upon successful completion of probation period
* Group Personal Pension Scheme
* Discounted income protection scheme
* Free car parking at most services
* Free life assurance cover
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
What we require from you:
* Experience of working within health care sector
* Management / Leadership experience (essential) and qualification (desirable)
* A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach
* Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice
* Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you
* Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
* Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated
* Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and clients
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Level 3 or above Diploma in Health & Social Care - or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of working in a supported living & Extra Care setting
St. Anne’s is working to actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We want people from underrepresented groups such as disabled, black and ethnic minority, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, and non-binary (LGBTQ+) communities to apply for all our roles.
St. Anne's is a Disability Confident employer. We are actively working to recruit and retain people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into our work force. If you are an applicant who has a disability, you will be offered an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job. Please contact recruitment on 0113 243 5151 opt 3 if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Deputy Manager (PDF, 336.6KB)
Apply online now
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Susan Tyson Job title Extra Care Manager Email address susan.tyson@st-annes.org.uk
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