Deputy Residential Manager Apprenticeship- Hants Healthcare
Job Posted: 3 June 2025
- Contract Term: Apprenticeships
- Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: £12.21 per hour
- Industries: Apprenticeships Health & Social Care Nursing
Job Start Date: ASAP
Hants Healthcare Ltd is looking for passionate and experienced support workers to join our fantastic organisation. This role would require individuals to be enthusiastic and willing to provide support to individuals to enable them to access their communities, in addition to this to provide the assistance they may need with all aspects of their daily needs. Due to the nature of Hants Healthcare Care Ltd every day is different, and we aim to provide support to enable staff to safely carry out their work.
Summary:
A compassionate, motivated, and experienced Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day running of our Supported Living services. The Deputy Manager will work closely with the Supported Living Manager to ensure high-quality care and support is delivered to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, or other complex needs. The Deputy Manager will be responsible for leading staff, supporting service users to live as independently as possible, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Manager in the daily operations of the service, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery.
- Lead, support, and supervise a team of Support Workers, ensuring effective performance and professional development.
- Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with service users, their families, and other professionals.
- Ensure the service meets regulatory and quality standards (e.g., CQC, safeguarding requirements).
- Act as a key worker or lead professional for designated individuals, ensuring person-centred approaches are maintained.
- Support service users with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, medication management, budgeting, and community activities.
- Promote independence, dignity, choice, and inclusion in all areas of support.
- Participate in the on-call rota and respond to emergencies as needed.
- Maintain accurate records, including incident reports, risk assessments, and support plans.
- Assist with recruitment, induction, and training of new staff.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience working in a supported living or social care setting.
- Previous supervisory or team leader experience.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent); working towards Level 5 desirable.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, mental capacity, and person-centred planning.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead by example and motivate a team.
- Flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Desirable:
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
- Experience supporting individuals with complex needs or behaviours that challenge.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice in supported living.
We offer our staff:
· Competitive rates of pay
· Flexible working hours to suit individual availability
· A comprehensive training package, including mandatory training packages; role specific training; inclusion on QCF level 2 (dependent on your current qualifications); Ongoing training and supervisions will be provided.
· You will have a dedicated Care Manager and access to a 24 hour On-call service. There are friendly, positive staff working in head office who are always happy to assist.
Pay: £12.21-14.80 dependant on experience
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Referral programme
Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA
Shift:
12-hour shift
Day shift- 7am-2pm & 2pm-10pm
Night shift 10pm -7am
Sleep in 10-7am
Workdays: Monday- Friday and every other weekend.
Education:
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Diploma in Adult Social Care Level 2/3
Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight
Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care
18 Months + 3 Months End Point Assessment
Functional Skills if not already achieved a GCSE C (or above) in Maths and English (or equivalent qualification
There is a requirement to complete off job training, College attendance will contribute but time spent either learning something new, other courses or any support work you that is not your usual role will also be counted
ANY APPLICATIONS THAT ARE SUBMITTED WITH ONLY A CV AND NO COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Closing date for applications will be Friday 13th June 2025, and interviews for successful applicants, which will be held shortly after.
Your details will be processed and recorded in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £7.55 per hour. This applies to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged over 19 in the first year of their Apprenticeship. For all other apprentices the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Minimum Wage for Apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training. For more information visit: www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight