Respite Service Deputy Manager

Job Title: Deputy Manager – CQC Respite Service

Location: Woking, Surrey

Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week (working shifts Monday - Sunday - some flexibility required)

Salary: £30,050 to £31,670 per annum

Are you experienced and passionate about supporting people with disabilities?

Do you share our Core Values?

At Surrey Choices, we put the people we support at the heart of everything we do, inspiring and challenging them to learn, enjoy life and achieve their goals. Our mission is to deliver innovative, sustainable services that enable choice and positive outcomes for the people we support. These services are provided by skilled, engaged and inspired colleagues. We are currently working in partnership with Surrey County Council to deliver on their vision for quality CQC Registered/Regulated Short Breaks for people with Learning Disabilities and Complex Needs, through the development of two state of the art, purpose built overnight services in Woking and Banstead.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Deputy Manager to join our Short Breaks team at Surrey Choices based at Emily Lodge in Woking. The Deputy Manager’s role is to assist the Registered Manager to oversee the daily running of the 8-bed CQC Registered service, ensuring that the service provided offers those we support a high standard of person-centred care.

You will ensure that all individuals using the service are treated with dignity and respect and that their independence, choice, and control is actively promoted.

In addition, duties will include supporting staff recruitment and onboarding, the assessment and onboarding of people who will use the service (including liaison with families and Surrey County Council referring practitioners) and elements of building and equipment set up.

The successful candidate will work within the requirements of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks and ensure that all practices within the services actively promote the vision and values of Surrey Choices and our strategic partners. The successful candidate will have an eye for innovation and be able to work in partnership with other service leads across the organisation to meet the needs and aspirations of those we support, and their families.

• Previous supervisory/management experience
• Previous experience of working with adults or children with disabilities
• Good knowledge of CQC’s Regulatory Framework and obligations under the Care Act
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Good project management and change management understanding
• Flexible approach to the management requirements of a 24hr service. Shift working required 7am to 9pm, Monday to Sunday.
• Ability to lead by example and develop the team
• A positive attitude towards change and continuous improvement

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• Automatic entry into Perkbox benefit scheme
• Ongoing supervision, training, and career development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• £500 ‘Refer a Friend’ Scheme
• 45p mileage allowance
• Employee Recognition Award Scheme
• Long Service Award

For an informal conversation and to find out more about this rewarding role, please contact Karen O’Neill on

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