Operational Deputy Manager

Time to move your career forward by joining the team at Gregory House as Operational Deputy Manager and help people with a learning disability and/or autism to build a brighter future.

Working 37.5 hours a week, you will provide support to people who may be living with severe Learning Disabilities, Autism and behaviours that challenge. The service users may also have profound and multiple communication difficulties, sensory impairments and physical health problems.

Working alongside the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the clinical management of Gregory house including leadership and development of all departments. You will be maximising the financial performance of Gregory House, be an active member of Operational Clinical Governance and deputise for the Registered Manager.

With experience from within the care sector as a senior employee, you will assist with the strategic development of the care home, which will see you abide by and work towards Elysium’s objectives and business plans.

What you will be doing:

• Support the day-to-day operational management of the service
• Lead, motivate, and develop staff to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care
• Ensure compliance with company policies and CQC standards
• Deputise for the Registered Manager when required
• Support financial performance, including budget oversight
• Promote a positive culture focused on teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships with families, stakeholders, and external agencies
• Support recruitment, retention, and staff development
• Contribute to audits, governance processes, and service improvement plans
• Maintain effective health and safety oversight

Things that you will have:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject
• Level 5 Leadership & Management (or willing to work towards)
• Experience in health and social care, ideally supporting individuals with LD/Autism
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of CQC standards and compliance requirements
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence and ability to work across sites
• Good IT and digital skills

Where you will be working:

Location: Furness Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 3PD

You will be working at Gregory House, a Learning Disability and Autism service, providing care and support to 22 adults who have a Learning Disability and/or Mental Health needs.

You will work alongside the team helping to provide a specialist provision. The service has an enhanced level of support to allow people with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs to be cared for in the least restrictive setting possible, but within a service which is robust and structured enough to meet their ongoing needs and risks.

What you will get:

• Annual salary of £37,310
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

About your next employer:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.