Deputy Manager

Milewood Healthcare Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

24/7GP service and counselling

DBS paid

Job summary

Milewood Healthcare Ltd is inviting applications for a Deputy Home Manager at Walton Lodge in Doncaster. The role supports the registered manager and the clinical deputy, ensuring safe, person-centred care in a welcoming residential environment.

You will lead teams, uphold high standards of compliance, and contribute to a culture of safety and respect. The position is full-time, with a 40-hour week, and offers a KPI-based bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings and leadership roles.
• Strong grasp of compliance and quality standards.
• Ability to support, develop and motivate teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all current and newly referred individuals are properly assessed and that high quality, person-centred support is provided for all supported individuals.
• Assist and take the lead on safer recruitment within the service in line with Regulation 19.
• To be knowledgeable regarding health and safety at work including environmental health.
• To be available to stand in for the manager, when the manager is unavailable for any reason.
• To respond to the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental needs of the service user.
• To attend and contribute to staff meetings, service user meetings, family meetings and professional meetings.
• To give any medication as prescribed, with proper monitoring of the drug, dose, time, route and person to whom it is given. To ensure the medication is properly taken, and to monitor for any normal, positive or negative effects of that drug.
• To take service users on minibus outings as per their care programme.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Quality standards

Job description

Deputy Manager

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £30,282 per year (plus 10% bonus dependent upon KPIs)

Hours: Full Time - Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Manager to support the registered manager and work alongside the clinical deputy manager across a vibrant and welcoming residential service in Doncaster

About Walton Lodge

Walton Lodge is a specialist residential service in Bessacarr, Doncaster, providing person-centred support for adults with autism in a safe, welcoming, and homely environment. Set within a spacious property just a short distance from Doncaster town centre, the service comprises two purpose-designed buildings with 20 en-suite bedrooms, comfortable communal lounges, dining areas, and extensive gardens. With excellent access to local amenities, healthcare services, education opportunities, and community activities, Walton Lodge supports individuals to live fulfilling lives while remaining connected to their local community.

The Role

We're looking for a Deputy Home Manager who brings both professional credibility and a hands-on, values-driven approach to leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in care settings, a strong grasp of compliance and quality standards, and the confidence to support, develop and motivate teams. You'll work closely with the Care Home Manager to maintain a culture of safety, respect, and person-centred care, ensuring positive outcomes for every individual we support.

Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Ensuring all current and newly referred individuals are properly assessed and that high quality, person-centred support is provided for all supported individual
• Assist and take the lead on safer recruitment within the service in line with Regulation 19.
• To be knowledgeable regarding health and safety at work including environmental health.
• To be available to stand in for the manager, when the manager is unavailable for any reason.
• To respond to the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental needs of the service user.
• To attend and contribute to staff meetings, service user meetings, family meetings and professional meetings
• To give any medication as prescribed, with proper monitoring of the drug, dose, time, route and person to whom it is given. To ensure the medication is properly taken, and to monitor for any normal, positive or negative effects of that drug.
• To take service users on minibus outings as per their care programme.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package, including:

• Competitive annual leave (increasing with service)
• Lifestyle savings on shopping, utilities, and local retailers
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 access)
• 24/7 GP service and face-to-face counselling
• Discounted Health Cash Plan
• Mental health support via Able Futures
• Wellbeing tools and self-help resources
• Employee referral scheme
• Extensive induction & training programme (including Care Certificate support)
• Funded qualifications & apprenticeships for career progression
• Financial wellbeing support through NEFirst Credit Union
• Paid DBS
• Casual dress, company events & more

Why Join Milewood?

At Milewood, our values guide every decision we make. We champion:

• Warmth & Friendship – Positive interaction between staff and residents
• Optimism & Future – Always striving for improvement and enrichment
• Honesty – Open and transparent communication
• Enterprise – Encouraging ideas at every level
• Accountability – Taking ownership and responsibility
• Respect – Mutual respect in every interaction
• Trust – The foundation of all strong relationships

At Milewood, our values aren't just words on a page, they shape everything we do. We value more than just experience, we look for a genuine drive to make a difference. Our values of warmth, respect, accountability, trust, honest, and enterprise guide every decision we make, from how we support individuals to how we lead our teams. If you're the kind of leader who sees the potential in people, brings calm to complexity, and believes that quality care starts with consistency and compassion, then we'd genuinely love to hear from you.