Are you a compassionate and confident leader with a background in care or residential support? We’re looking for a College Residential Deputy Manager to help shape and deliver outstanding residential services for young people with vision impairment and complex needs.
In this key role, you’ll work alongside our College Residential Manager to ensure every student gets the personalised, high-quality support they deserve.
What You'll Do:
- Provide tailored, person-centred support to young people in our residential college setting
- Lead, coach and inspire your team to deliver excellent care and support
- Promote a positive, inclusive culture where staff and students feel valued
- Oversee day-to-day operations across our college residential houses
- Work closely with families, local authorities and commissioners
- Track student goals linked to EHCPs and person-centred reviews
- Prepare for and support CQC inspections to ensure compliance and excellence
- Monitor and audit services to maintain high standards
- Deputise for the College Residential Manager when needed
About You:
You're a motivated, empathetic leader who brings:
- Experience in care, education, or residential support settings
- A strong understanding of person-centred care and CQC standards
- Great people skills – with the ability to build relationships and communicate clearly
- A proactive, solution-focused approach and strong organisational skills
- Confidence managing teams, mentoring staff and setting high standards
- A genuine passion for helping young people live full, independent lives
Working Pattern:
- 37 hours per week
- Flexible working required, including some evenings and weekends
Why Join Us?
We value our team and offer a generous benefits package, including:
- Six weeks’ annual leave plus eight bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- Occupational sick pay from day one
- Paid medical appointments
- Comprehensive training and development
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Long service awards
- On-site café and free parking
- Staff discount schemes
- 24/7 employee assistance programme
- Life assurance and accident cover
- Free flu vaccinations
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
How to Apply
Submit a CV and supporting statement explaining why you’re a great fit for the role.
Applications without both a CV and supporting statement will not be considered.
If shortlisted, our recruiting manager will be in touch for an informal conversation to explore your suitability further.
Important Info
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS check
- Medical check and references
- Proof of the right to work in the UK
It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children or adults at risk.
We are a disability-friendly employer. If you need support completing your application, please contact our HR team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,765.24-£35,209.20 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: IFCRDM/ May 25
