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About The Role
Lead. Inspire. Make a lasting difference.
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and shape a truly outstanding care service?
At Hesley Group, we've been transforming lives since 1975 – supporting people with learning disabilities, and intensive specialist support needs to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. Due to expansion we're now looking for a passionate and driven Deputy Manager to join our team at Copperclay Mews in Easingwold, near York. You'll be at the heart of daily operations, ensuring every individual we support receives the highest standard of care, while empowering your team to thrive.
Working alongside the Registered Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in:
* Shaping the culture – embedding openness, trust, and continuous improvement
* Leading people – inspiring, mentoring, and developing a skilled and compassionate team
* Driving quality – ensuring exceptional, person‑centred care that truly makes an impact
* Delivering excellence – helping the service achieve and sustain Outstanding standards
* Leading day‑to‑day operations and supporting the Registered Manager
* Coaching and developing Team Leaders and wider staff to reach their full potential
* Driving a positive, inclusive, and high‑performing service culture
* Ensuring compliance with CQC standards and relevant legislation
* Building strong, trusting relationships with colleagues, families, and stakeholders
* Deputising for the Registered Manager when needed
* Contributing to wider organisational leadership and continuous improvement
About You
You're a confident, compassionate leader who brings energy and ambition to everything you do.
You'll have:
* NVQ Level 3 / Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care (minimum)
* Experience in staff leadership and service delivery within care
* Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and best practice
* A passion for delivering exceptional, person‑centred care
* A commitment to developing others and building strong teams
* Working towards (or keen to start) a Level 4/5 qualification or Registered Manager Award? Even better – we’ll support your journey.
About Us
Hesley Group is a leading provider of services for people with learning disabilities and intensive support needs.
Benefits of working for us:
* 30 days holiday + 1 day every 2 years of service up to a maximum of 40 days for a great work‑life balance
* Generous pension scheme
* Ongoing training and development to help you grow.
* Cycle to Work scheme and retail discounts
* Electric car scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities because we know that different perspectives make us stronger. Hesley Group are proud to be a Living Wage Employer, ensuring every one of our colleagues is paid at least the real living wage, reflecting the true cost of living. It's our commitment to fairness, a recognition of skill and a heartfelt thank you to the incredible people who make what we do possible.
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