Deputy Manager

Location: Doncaster (DN4)

Salary: £30,000

Hours: 40 hours per week (flexibility required)

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated Deputy Manager to lead our welcoming and dedicated team at Walton Lodge in Doncaster. This is more than a management role — it’s a chance to make a genuine, lasting difference in people’s lives every day.

About Milewood

At Milewood, our mission is simple: to provide the level of care and support we would expect for ourselves and our loved ones. We are a leading provider of innovative residential services for adults with disabilities, operating over 54 homes across the UK. Our services are built around independence, dignity, choice, and meaningful community inclusion.

About Walton Lodge

Walton Lodge is a well-established residential service specialising in Autism, set in a pleasant area of Doncaster, within 5 miles of the town centre. The service benefits from excellent facilities, including:

• Two buildings (14 en-suite bedrooms in one, 6 en-suite bedrooms in the other)

• Recently refurbished to a high standard

• Three lounge areas and two dining rooms

• Two kitchen areas and laundry facilities

• Dedicated manager and staff offices

• Large garden and access to a minibus

• Friendly, highly trained, and experienced staff team

• Strong links with local facilities, colleges, and health services

• Regular internal and external activities

• Person-centred care plans for all individuals

• Service users actively involved in the running of the home

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the day-to-day running of the service.

• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and company policies.

• Lead and motivate staff teams to deliver person-centred care.

• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding practices.

• Manage rota planning and staffing levels effectively.

• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals.

• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high-quality standards."

Benefits

• Competitive Annual Leave – increases with length of service up to an extra week

• Flexible working with shifts that suit most people allowing for a great work/life balance

• Opportunity to work overtime at an enhanced rate when required

• Lifestyle savings – From supermarkets and high street shopping, to utility bills and retailers in your local community

• Pension Scheme – auto-enrolment in a pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme -accessible 24/7 for your needs

• 24/7 Access to a GP and face to face counselling

• Access to a discounted Health Cash Plan

• Mental Health Support through Able Futures

• Other comprehensive wellbeing support such as self-help books and wellbeing tools

• Employee Referral Scheme

• Extensive induction and training programme, including support to complete the Care Certificate

• Clear progression support through funded qualifications and apprenticeships

• Partnership with NEFirst credit union to support with financial wellbeing

• Paid DBS

• Plus many other things and more to come!

Requirements

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a care home, assisted living, or nursing home setting.

• NVQ Level 5 Leadership and Management in Social Care

• Alternatively, 2/3 years’ experience in a team leader role with an NVQ Level 3 and working towards a level 5.

• Strong understanding of medication administration protocols and best practice.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple changing priorities effectively.

• Compassionate approach to resident care

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also demonstrating initiative when required.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with residents, families, and staff members.

At Milewood, our values aren't just words on a page, they shape everything we do. We value more than just experience, we look for a genuine drive to make a difference. Our values of warmth, respect, accountability, trust, honest, and enterprise guide every decision we make, from how we support individuals to how we lead our teams. If you're the kind of leader who sees the potential in people, brings calm to complexity, and believes that quality care starts with consistency and compassion, then we'd genuinely love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with us.