Deputy Service Manager

Job Role: Deputy Service Manager
Hours: Full Time – 37.5hrs
Salary: £44,415 per annum
Location: Brighton

Be the Difference: Take Your Career to the Next Level as a Deputy Service Manager!

We are looking for an experienced and confident Deputy Service Manager that is ready to take on a new role, supporting two of our services in Brighton. If you have a passion for providing high-quality care and leading teams to deliver the best outcomes for residents, this is the role for you.

Whether you're looking to develop your existing leadership skills or step into a new challenge, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

What We’re Looking For:
To be considered for this role, you’ll need:

• A compassionate, caring nature and a genuine passion for making a difference in people’s lives
• A minimum of 5 years experience working with people with learning disabilities, and complex needs
• Level 3 QCF in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of current policy and practice issues in social care and support, including tenancy related support
• Eligibility to work in the UK (please note, we cannot offer sponsorship or work visas)

About the Role:
As Deputy Service Manager, you will be leading a dedicated team, supporting residents with learning disabilities and complex health needs. Your role will include:

• Ensure the service supports individual needs, promotes life and social skills, and maintains a homely environment.
• Collect required information and ensure Care Plans and Person-Centred Plans are implemented, monitored, and regularly reviewed.
• Support the Service Manager in recruiting, inducting, supervising, and managing staff in line with service standards and policies.
• Monitor staff performance to meet service standards, identifying and addressing training and development needs as required.
• Assist the Service Manager with strategic and financial management, ensuring operations stay within budget and accurate financial records are maintained..

About St. Anne’s Apartments:

St Anne’s Apartments is an extra care supported living service that provides care and support to adults with a learning disability and mental health needs. This service provides care and support in a ‘supported living’ setting to 13 individuals ranging in age between 21-80+ to live as independently as possible. The service is staffed 24 hours and has the governing ethos of a service that is flexible, a home for life whilst supporting people to be autonomous and independent.

About Marina:

Marina Residential Care Service has offered personalised, person-centred care for individuals since 1994.  Located in a central location with easy access to local amenities and transport links, Marina creates a safe, fun, and supportive environment where residents can develop social and life skills to gain greater independence. Marina's guiding principle is that "our residents do not live in our workplace; we work in their home."

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated both services "Good”, reflecting the service's commitment to quality care and person-centred support.

Application is by way of CV with a Supporting Statement that should set out your motivations for applying and how your work experience to date meets the scope of the responsibilities, your supporting statement should no more than two pages of A4 and submitted in Word format. Please email your cover letter and CV to ftf@cohesionrecruitment.com. 

If you would like to know more about the role or would like to have an informal conversation, please contact Frances Taylor Foundation Recruitment Team at ftf@cohesionrecruitment.com.