Deputy Manager

Kisimul Group Ltd.; South Hykeham; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend

Life Assurance 1x salary

Pension salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts from 150+ retailers

DBS check covered

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Kisimul Group Ltd. is seeking a Deputy Manager for Tigh Coilean in South Hykeham, Lincolnshire. You will support the Registered Manager and lead a staff team to provide high-quality care for young adults with complex needs.

The role requires a Diploma Level 3 in Management for Health & Social Care, with willingness to complete Level 5 Diploma. Salary starts at £16.92–£19.80 per hour, with benefits and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting adults with complex needs.
• Strong leadership and motivational abilities.
• Excellent communication with residents, families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager to promote independence of residents.
• Organise social and recreational activities within and outside the home.
• Develop and review individual care plans with regular reviews.
• Oversee day-to-day operation and staff management to deliver high standards of care.
• Supervise and support staff development and performance reviews.
• Assist with medication administration and liaison with services.

Skills

Staff leadership

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Diploma Level 3 Management for Health & Social Care

Level 5 Diploma Operational Management

Job description

We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team at Tigh Coilean in South Hykeham, Lincolnshire.

As a Deputy Manager, you will be key in supporting the Registered Manager and helping your team to support young adults with complex needs. This is a challenging role, but the rewards are incomparable to any other job. You will be working in an environment where the little things that you do every day could have life‑changing results. Your ambition for the people you support will help them take steps to fulfilling their potential.

About the position:

Working as a Deputy Manager, you will report into the Service Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring the health, welfare and fulfilment of the people you are supporting.

You will be leading and inspiring a staff team to deliver exceptional and innovative care and support to the people within the home.

Starting rates are £16.92 and for those with experience it’s £19.80

What will you be doing:

• Support the Registered Manager to positively promote the independence of the residents
• Take responsibility for accessing and organising an exciting and wide range of social and recreational activities both within and outside of the home
• Assist the Registered Manager with the ongoing management and development of individual care plans for the residents and ensure that regular reviews of the care plans are completed
• Support the day to day operation of the provision, including the management of the staff team and empower them to deliver the highest standards of care
• Assist with regular supervisions and support with the personal development of the staff team, enabling them to provide the residents with a caring and supportive service
• Assist with the safe administration and recording of medication alongside organising and supervising the resident’s access to other appropriate services.
• Work in conjunction with other professionals / agencies / family and friends of the residents to ensure the best possible standard of care is delivered.
• Support in the supervision of and responsibility for the administration of the property.
• Blue Light Card :Which gives you access to discounts in over 15,000 venues UK wide
• Refer a friend : Earn up to £500 for every successful hire.
• Financial Benefits: Life Assurance of 1x your annual basic salary. Access to salary sacrifice pension scheme, withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with Stream. Access to Discountsfrom over 150 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing: From access to an online GP, confidential telephone counselling, dedicated internal wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme that truly makes a difference.
• Flexible Working Patterns: We recognise that not everyone celebrates the same occasions, so colleagues have the option to work on bank holidays and take the time off at another point that’s more meaningful to them.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Salary-deducted bikes to save money.
• Free DBS Check s: We cover the cost so you can start worry-free.
• Minimum of Diploma Level 3 Management for Health and Social Care, with a willingness to complete the Level 5 Diploma Operational experience of managing a team
• Knowledge of relevant national standards for Adult Social Care
• Proven capacity to manage and motivate a team of staff
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Adaptability and flexibility

About Kisimul Group

Kisimul Group Ltd are a group of independent specialist schools and adult provisions providing exceptional residential care and award‑winning education to children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe and complex learning difficulties, global development delay and associated challenging behaviour.

We are proud to be awarded an outstanding company to work for as voted in our most recent companies employee survey

Kisimul is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

At Kisimul, we’re committed to creating a workplace that celebrates and welcomes diversity in all its forms. We believe that varied perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply — your unique background, perspective, and potential might be exactly what we’re looking for

Due to current UK Government guidelines, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Sponsorship is restricted to eligible colleagues who are already employed by the organisation. Please be aware that Children’s Homes positions are not eligible for sponsorship.

All roles are subject to anenhanced DBS check. If you’re ready to invest in your future and make a meaningful impact,