Deputy Manager - Person specification And Skills Experience 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 KNOWLEDGE and abilities 1 Substantial recent experience of working in Health or Social care Experience of supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Mental in Supported health or Autism, Living, Day Opportunities or Residential services Experience and motivating staff teams, as a Team Leader or Senior care Experience of writing documents, reports, about the service and people as required leading of risk that ensuring of and recruitment, performance the ensuring of is managed safely is Experience supervision management of staff teams Experience environment and there compliance with all regulations Experience of carrying out assessments Experience of assessing people’s individual needs on a daily basis Experience of detailed record keeping Experience of managing self and others to deliver quality services to timescales Excellent communication skills. Experience of working in a diverse organisation and community Experience of working in a busy, growing organisation Computer literate in all Microsoft Office programmes, such as Word and Excel, able to research using the internet and learn different software packages eg. Google Awareness of policies and current issues 1 and written safeguarding verbal Essential Desirable √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 QUALITIES 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 issues Knowledge of current HR and employment and legislation Knowledge of data protection legislation Knowledge of Disclosure and Barring Service regulations Level in diploma management/health & social care or equivalent in 5 Level management/health & social care or equivalent or working towards / prepared to work towards Comprehensive knowledge of the Care Commission Regulations and able to ensure compliance Knowledge of health and safety legislation diploma Quality adapt service-oriented Flexible. to Able to changing work priorities at short notice, take on the ideas of others, adapt own way of working Identifying potential problems and identifying ways to solve them, using own initiative Positive, helpful communication Good at multi-tasking – enjoys doing several different tasks at once Experienced self-confident person. Unflappable, ‘can do’ attitude Interested in and committed to the aims of New Directions and inter-personal √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ In your personal statement on the application form please ensure that you give concrete and specific examples and evidence of how, when, where and why you meet the requirements on the person specification, i.e. what you are doing or have done in the past that is similar or transferable to our requirements. (Some of this evidence may not be work related but still relevant to this post). March 2022 2
Deputy Manager (2 sites)– Make Every Day Matter!
As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the services in Abingdon and Didcot. You will lead by example, supporting and supervising a team of support workers to deliver high-quality, personalised care that promotes independence, dignity, and choice.
What You’ll Need
- Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism and PBS needs.
- Previous supervisory or management experience in a care and support setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and person-centred care.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent); Level 5 desirable.
- Strong English communication skills (spoken & written) and ability to produce written reports
- Previous experience working within a PBS framework would be an advantage
- Experience in assisting with managing and assessing new people to support
- A valid manual UK driving licence
- The legal right to live and work in the UK
- Statutory guidance & CQC regulations exposure
- A deep understanding of regulatory standards for supported living
- Up to date knowledge of Health and safety legislation
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the Registered Manager in overseeing the service and ensuring compliance with CQC standards.
- Lead, motivate, and manage support workers, including supervision, training, and performance reviews.
- Ensure care plans are person-centred and regularly reviewed.
- Promote a positive and inclusive environment for the people we support.
- Respond to incidents and safeguarding concerns appropriately.
- Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies.
Who You’ll Be Supporting
Big news — we are looking to recruit a new Deputy Manager for our lovely 2 Homes in Abingdon and Didcot!
Join us in our shared homes where you’ll be in charge of supporting 10 amazing individuals. You won’t be alone — you’ll be leading a passionate, caring team with the support from Registered Manager.
James* enjoys going to 'Farmability' where he gets to paint, feed the animals, do woodwork and much more. He has built his independence over the years and loves interacting with his housemates!
Jon* has the best sense of humour and always has a smile. He makes us laugh daily and is full of jokes. He loves to go swimming and to travel to Oxford and London.
Jake* enjoys ...
Deputy Manager
Deputy Manager
Job reference:005120
Salary:£25,965.72
Closing date:31/01/2026
Location:Milton Keynes
Job Description
Deputy Manager, Where Leadership Meets Purpose
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Do you have experience supporting people with a learning disability and or autism and want to make a meaningful difference while developing your leadership skills?
As a Deputy Manager, you will be a key part of a well established, passionate team within a large, dynamic service where no two days are the same.
About the service
This MacIntyre service supports 37 people of mixed ages, interests and lifestyles, living in self contained residential flats with shared communal spaces. It is a vibrant, busy environment that values independence, choice and community connection.
Your role
Working closely with the Service Manager, you will help ensure the smooth, high quality delivery of our personalised adult services. You will play a vital role in creating an environment where people feel safe, respected and empowered to live lives that make sense to them.
Key responsibilities include:
Deputising for the Service Manager when required
Supporting staff through mentoring, coaching and identifying development opportunities
Managing rotas and contributing to the effective running of a large service
Building strong relationships with families, health professionals and specialist services
Responding proactively to changing health and wellbeing needs
Actively promoting MacIntyre values and strengthening community links
Above all, you will put the people we support at the heart of everything you do.
Working pattern
You will work on a rota basis, including days, evenings, weekends, bank holidays and approximately four sleep ins per month.
Shift patterns include:
- Early:07:30 to 15:00
- Late:14:30- 22:00
Why MacIntyre?
At MacIntyre, we believe in inclusive leadership, continuous learning and doing the right thing, even when it is challenging. If you are ready to step into a role where your voice matters and your work has real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding.
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About you
You'll be someone who can see the bigger picture and have the visionary skill to be able to help develop the service further.
You may have already worked as a team leader or a similar supervisory role, ideally within a registered care setting and have an understanding of how to manage a team successfully.
You’ll understand the intricacies and challenges of the sector, including CQC standards.
You will need to be flexible and organised, with a positive approach. Attention to detail, and good Microsoft Word and Excel skills would also be beneficial.
You must be a driver with a manual licence, as you will be driving service vehicles.
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About us
MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.
We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.
Pay and Rewards
We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:
- Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
- Workplace Pension scheme – MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
- MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
- MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
- Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
- MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
- MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
- Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)
How to apply
If this job sou...
Job vacancy: Area Director for Ireland
Full-time permanent role based in Belfast.
UFM Worldwide exists to support churches in making disciples of all nations. Our priorities are to take the gospel to the least reached and to support under resourced churches around the world.
Since 1931 we’ve had the privilege of helping churches to identify, train, send and support workers for cross cultural mission. Today, we support over 300 mission partners from 35 nations, sent by over 148 gospel hearted churches to serve in 50 different countries.
We are looking to appoint a full-time Area Director, based in our Belfast office. The role is wide ranging, reports to the Head of Personnel & Deputy Director and includes:
- Developing the work of UFM Worldwide in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
- Pastoral support for the mission partners sent from and serving in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
- Developing relationships with like-minded evangelical churches and organisations
- Managing the Belfast office and staff, and maintaining regular contact with the other UFM offices
The successful candidate will:
- Have a heart for mission and a love for people
- Be an excellent public speaker with Bible teaching and pastoral experience
- Have previous experience operating in a Christian environment
- Demonstrate good leadership, administration and organisational skills
- Have the ability to work alone without direct supervision
A job description can be found here. To request an application form or further information, please contact:
recruitment@ufm.org.uk, 01793 610 515.
here. To request an application form or further information, please contact:
recruitment@ufm.org.uk, 01793 610 515.
The closing date for applications is Friday 6th March 2026, with interviews for those shortlisted being held in Belfast on Thursday 19th March 2026.
Within the terms of the Equalities Act 2010, it is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful candidate agrees with and signs UFM Worldwide’s Statement of Faith.
UFM Worldwide is a registered Charity in England & Wales (No. 219946) and in Scotland (No. SC039343)
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Deputy Home Manager
Role: Deputy Manager
Location: Southfield House, Spalding
Hours: 25 hours
Salary: £21, 259.53
About the Home...
Southfield House offers residential and dementia care to its 31 residents. The home is situated less than two miles from the centre of the market town of Spalding, home to the world famous Tulip Parade.
The home offers residents a real home from home in a calm and friendly environment. Cosy bedrooms look out onto landscaped gardens with raised planters, vegetable patches and water features, whilst comfortable lounges and friendly dining areas ensure residents can relax and enjoy all the usual home comforts.
Are you a passionate Deputy Home Manager, motivated and driven to make a difference?
Can you combine your exceptional care skills with the commercial acumen needed to manage occupancy levels, care standards and your team in the home?
As Deputy Home Manager, you’ll support the Home Manager with the management of the Home. Specifically, you’ll be responsible for rota planning, employee recruitment and both induction and mandatory training, ensuring that the needs of our residents are recognised, assessed and met where possible. You’ll also monitor and manage individual employee performance to ensure standards are upheld, addressing any issues as they arise through the appropriate channels.
In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.
About you:
You’ll have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and be willing to work towards Level 4 or 5. In addition, you’ll have previous management experience in an elderly care setting with a willingness to roll your sleeves up and work as a proactive team member, together with some marketing and finance experience to help grow occupancy and manage costs. Alongside this, you’ll have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and will be committed to promoting and developing the highest standards of care.
What you will get in return:
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) pro rata of part time hours
- Company Pension
- Life assurance
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Deputy Home Manager within our care homes, then you could be next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today!
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Events Duty Manager Department: Commercial & Operations Reports to: Events Manager Hours: Freelance contract working flexibly across a seven-day week including weekends and bank holiday Salary: £13.85 p/h (to be invoiced on a monthly basis) Job Description Pitzhanger Manor is the Grade 1 listed ‘country’ house of Sir John Soane, designed and built by Soane 1800-1804 in what was then rural Ealing, West London. Pitzhanger reopened to the public following a £12m HLF and ACE-supported building project to restore Soane’s original design and upgrade the adjacent Gallery to stage a series of ambitious and challenging contemporary exhibitions including Anish Kapoor, Anthony Caro and Es Devlin. Role You are a positive, confident and proactive person who will support the delivery of events and external hires at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Soane’s Garden Room and the Rickyard. Key Accountabilities • Managing events on the day ensuring everything set out on the event sheet is adhered to • Greeting clients and guests, and a being present to answer queries and support guests during the event • Assisting with the setup and derig of events • Following health and safety, safeguarding and other procedures • Ensuring the clients leave promptly and ensure that the space is returned to the left in the same condition it was let in • Helping to keep main event spaces clean and presentable before and after the event • Reporting any issues and feedback back to the Events Managers at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery in a timely manner and supporting the team to implement changes as necessary • Liaise with the Events Manager to ensure that tasks are completed promptly and any issues reported • Act as an advocate for the Grade I listed site and ensuring conservation procedures are adhered to protect it • Opening and closing the venues during event times Person Specification • You should be reliable, trustworthy and punctual with a proactive, ‘can-do’ attitude • You must have experience working in a customer-facing role, ideally within hospitality or similar events experience • You should be confident, open, friendly and enjoy working with the public • You will have excellent attention to detail and are confident using your initiative to be able to solve problems quickly and calmly • You are available to work flexibly across a 7-day week including weekends and bank holidays • You will have an understanding of (or willingness to learn) the importance of protecting our Grade I listed site, and the confidence to ensure that the necessary precautions are carried out • Being a qualified First Aider is desirable but not required Dress Code Event Duty Managers should be dressed smartly to reflect the high standard of events at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery. Please note that if you are not dressed appropriately, you may not be able to work the shift. Location Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, Mattock Lane, Ealing, London, W5 5EQ Hours Freelance contract – exact hours are determined by the duration of events. While we understand that emergencies and last-minute illnesses do arise please be aware that if you cancel last-minute more than three times, you will not be considered for future events. During busy periods (March – September) you are committed to working at least 2 events per month. How to apply To apply, please click on the application form link on our webpage. Those that best match the criteria will be invited to an interview with one of our Event Managers.
- Employment
- Term Time, Permanent
- Salary
- £24,720 Actual includes holiday pay
- Location
- Farnham
- Hours
- 30 hours a week, Mon - Fri, 9.30am - 3pm
BENEFITS – What is in it for you?
- To work for an organisation who truly consider work life balance and have high expectations for our outcomes not only for those who use our services but for our teams as well.
- Free Training – We regularly invite all our staff to free training courses including Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Medication Administration, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton and more!
- Free DBS – As we require all staff to have a DBS before they start with us, we have decided to offer this free of charge.
- Pension & Health Care Cash Plan – All our staff have access to a NEST pension and Simply Health care plan.
ABOUT US-
Challengers is a voluntary sector organisation providing play and leisure services to disabled children and young people across Surrey, Hampshire and in Richmond, Kingston, and Chichester.
Our 555 Service offers urgent support to families of disabled young people aged 5 – 12 who are currently out of education. This may be due to awaiting a suitable school placement, because the young person has been excluded, or because their current school place cannot provide the appropriate support. We offer a fun, safe space at Challengers during the day where our highly trained staff help young people build their confidence, and prepare them for a successful return to school.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES –
- Support the Manager in overseeing daily activities, ensuring they’re tailored to each child’s needs. Help plan exciting, inclusive community trips that build independence, life skills, and reflect the interests of the children. Our goal: a fun, high-quality play and leisure programme where every child can thrive.
- Provide consistent physical and emotional support to children at 555, recognising and responding to their needs with care and compassion during challenging times.
- To be a role model to all staff and to provide ongoing support and encouragement to the staff team in an appropriate manner.
- To lead the service in the absence of the Manager.
You’ll be great if….
- You have at least 2 years’ experiencein childcare, youth work or a similar setting.
- You’re a natural motivator – able to lead, organise, and support a team professionally, even in a relaxed and informal environment.
- You have experience managing behaviour that challenges and can stay calm under pressure.
- You’re great at prioritising, using common sense and sound judgement to make decisions.
- You’re Confident supporting children with behaviour that challenges.
- You’re Organised, resilient and hands-on.
Paediatric First Aid and CPI training are desirable (or a willingness to undertake training).
Join us to help build and shape an exciting new service and make a real difference from the start.
Challengers is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff must share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
There’s no such thing as the perfect candidate – if this role excites you, we want to hear from you! Challengers is a place where everyone can grow. We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
Closing Date – 23/01/2026
Interview Date – 28/01/2026
Security Supervisor
Job Number
BU03927School/Department
Campus ServicesGrade
5Salary Information
Grade 5: £26,942 - £29,959 p.a.Contract Duration
PermanentResponsible to
Security and Response ManagerClosing Date
31-01-2026Bangor University is seeking to recruit a permanent, full-time Security Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of the University Security team.
Liaising with staff, student and visitors, the Security team ensures the safety of the campus 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through in person mobile patrols, remote monitoring and three staffed security lodges.
With duties ranging from pastoral support to residential students to ensuring the safety of VIP guests, the Security role at Bangor is varied on a daily basis and would suit an individual seeking to progress in the Security industry.
Candidates should be educated to 2 AS Levels or 1 A Level or NVQ level 3 in a relevant subject area or equivalent experience in a similar role.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.
Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Adam Lavender, Security and Response Manager, email: a.lavender@bangor.ac.uk, tel: 01248 351151.
Committed To Equal Opportunities.
Overview
The Security service is a 24-hour onsite, in person service role requiring flexibility, including night and weekend work as operational needs dictate and the Security Supervisor will be expected to meet business needs.
The team is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of operational security at Bangor University to ensure a safe, secure, and supportive environment for students, staff, visitors, and the University estate.
Purpose of the Job
The post-holder will lead the security team on a day-to-day basis, including but not limited to:
- Managing the daily/weekly/monthly shift pattern, including changes required for major University events, holiday cover and sickness.
- Ensure all daily events and incidents are accurately recorded on University systems (including ISAAR and DEMS360).
- Actioning responses to issues raised by operational staff during shifts or incidents.
- Ensure staff and teams comply with relevant legislation and University policies and procedures as relevant to the Security role.
- Deputising for the Security & Response Manager as required.
- Be the on-the-ground Security lead for major University events.
- Ensuring daily/weekly/monthly checks are carried out and recorded.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
- Provide effective leadership and day-to-day supervision of the campus security team, including Team Leaders and Security Officers.
- In conjunction with the Security Manager, establish, line manage and deploy a casual pool of Security and related staff.
- Manage staffing resources efficiently, including shift scheduling, leave, and absence cover.
- Mentor, train, and develop staff to maintain high service standards and compliance with all policies.
- Promote a strong customer-focused culture and maintain professional working relationships across the university and with external partners.
Operations and Service Delivery
- Manage the staff team who fulfil day-to-day security operations across the University estate, ensuring patrols, surveillance, and incident response are conducted and recorded efficiently.
- Supervise the Control Room operations, ensuring logs and systems are accurately maintained.
- If required, advice and assist with the collection, transport, and secure handling of university valuables or cash.
- Coordinate emergency response, incident management, and escalation in accordance with the University’s Major Emergency Plan.
- Co-ordinate the issuing and recording of University keys and access cards.
- Be responsible for a regular access check of all University spaces and buildings.
Compliance and Standards
- Ensure compliance with university policies, Health and Safety regulations, environmental legislation, and statutory security requirements.
- Maintain accurate incident logs and administrative...
Assistant Venue Manager
Job Title: Assistant Venue Manager
Reporting to: Venue Management
Place of Work: The University of York Student Union venues, James College, Newton Way, York, YO10 5DD
Contract: Fixed term until July 31st 2026 however the role could become permanent at the end of the contract.
Salary: Starting at £26,075 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 2nd February 2026 at 5pm
Interview Location: The University of York Student's Union.
About the Role:
As a keyholder and part of the management team within the YorkSU commercial operation you will play a crucial part in leading the venue teams to ensure that an outstanding level of product knowledge and outstanding customer service are provided at all times. You will be the support to the Venue Manager in delivering the aims and objectives of the venue and YorkSU by leading your team in a positive and motivated manner.
Along with your exceptional customer service skills, a level head and a contagious can do attitude are essential skills to deliver a well led team in a vibrant and safe venue whilst adhering to licensing and food safety legislations at all times to deliver the best experience for our students.
This role would be ideal for a current Duty Manager or Front of House Managers.
This is a full-time (35hrs/wk), fixed term role to start 30th March 2026. We offer a competitive starting salary of £26,075. Join us and help shape the future of our Students' Union!
Working at York SU:
At York SU we know that maintaining a great work life balance also improves our teams wellbeing, productivity and happiness, this is why we offer flexible working arrangements to suit personal needs and requirements. We have both a flexi-time work scheme and remote working policy available to staff as standard and welcome applicants to discuss their flexible requirements at the interview. (If applicable to the role)
- A full time working week is 35 hours
- You receive 38 days holiday (including bank holidays and 4 paid closed Christmas days)
- You get extensive access to discounts and benefits
- There are paid volunteering opportunities
- You have access to the cycle to work schemes and other salary sacrifice options
- We offer a generous pension scheme
- You have the chance to shape the student experience for the better
York SU is committed to equality of opportunity - we are an organisation who works very hard to ensure we appoint based on merit. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and/or from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer (LV1), we are proud to offer an interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria** for the advertised position.
**It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high number of applications, seasonal and high-peak times, we may have to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
If you are invited to interview with us we will share our interview questions in advance so you can feel a little more prepared. We’re more interested in hearing about your experiences and ideas than in testing your memory, and so we want you to feel as comfortable as possible.
If you have any further questions about the position, or if you have a requirement for adjustments that would make the application or interview process more accessible, please do not hesitate to contact us on hr@yorksu.org.
Please note that products containing nuts, dairy, gluten and other potential allergies are served within our venues. We however aim to support a nut free environment within our student centre by encouraging staff not to bring nut based products to work.
Homecare Deputy Manager
Step into a key leadership role supporting the Registered Manager, leading staff, and ensuring compliance.
About the Role
Location: SIL Office, Leominster | Hours: 37.5 | Salary: £35,880 per annum
We are seeking a dedicated Homecare Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in overseeing our homecare services. This is a key leadership role requiring flexibility, initiative, and the ability to work independently. You will deputise for the Registered Manager, manage staff, ensure compliance with regulations, and maintain high standards of care.
This role includes participation in our on‑call rota, covering both weekdays and weekends as part of a shared team schedule.
To apply, please send an email to HR at jobs@s4il.co.uk outlining your interest in the role by 5pm on Wednesday 28th January 2026. Your email should clearly demonstrate your relevant skills and experience.
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Please fill out the form below, ensuring you attach a copy of your CV. If you have any queries, you can contact HR on 01568 616653 or email jobs@S4il.co.uk.
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VENUE MANAGER – THE EGG The Egg, Theatre Royal Bath Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in this role. We are delighted to be recruiting for this key position within The Egg Theatre: a vibrant, established hub for children and young people, home to performances, a thriving Theatre School, and a Level 3 Performing Arts course. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced, calm, and highly organised Venue Manager to join our team. This role requires a practical person who is confident in running a busy venue with multiple activities happening simultaneously, and who can support a broad community of users, with children, young people, families and caregivers at its heart. You will be based at The Egg’s reception desk – the first point of contact for the building – ensuring all visitors, artists, partners and participants are welcomed warmly, with their needs swiftly identified and met. You will be a collaborative member of the team, yet able to thrive working alone at the Egg’s front desk, in a space that is often noisy and busy. We are looking for a Venue Manager who believes deeply in The Egg as a space open to everyone, and who is fully abreast of access and inclusion issues, particularly as these relate to children and the adults who accompany them. You will bring a creative, practical and outcome-focused approach to problem solving, and be confident balancing warmth with authority in a public-facing role. What follows is a job description that forms the basic structure of your role; one that will, over time, evolve to embrace your ideas, strengths and unique dispositions. At the Theatre Royal Bath, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and we strive for equity in our recruitment and employment practices. In order to inspire and engage more people from diverse backgrounds, we are endeavouring to actively work to address the barriers they face. We are therefore taking the ‘positive action’ of offering an interview to all global majority applicants who meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ on the job description for this post. Any final appointments will be made on merit. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to help applicants feel more confident throughout the process. Please don't hesitate to let us know how we can help. If you wish to apply, please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and email your CV and responses to our three questions on page 8 to Lydia McCotter: recruitment@theatreroyal.org.uk I enclose the following written materials: 1. Background to the Theatre Royal Bath 2. Job Description and Personal Specification 1 3. Venue Manager – The Egg: Application Procedure Details of how to complete the questions can be found at the end of the Application Procedure document. Please ensure your application reaches us no later than 9am, Monday 2nd February 2026. Interviews will take place in person at the Theatre Royal Bath on Wednesday 18th February 2026 and you will receive notice of your call to interview no later than Thursday 5th February 2026. If you are unavailable that week, please let us know when applying; this will not affect your application. Thank you for your interest in Theatre Royal Bath and I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Kate Cross Director, The Egg Theatre Theatre Royal Bath 2 Theatre Royal Bath Venue Manager – The Egg Background to the Theatre Royal Bath The Theatre Royal Bath is one of the oldest continually working theatres in the country, having originally opened in 1805. A Grade II* listed building, it is described by the Theatres Trust as "One of the most important surviving examples of Georgian theatre architecture". The Theatre Royal Bath comprises three auditoria – the historic Main House, the innovative Ustinov Studio and the Egg Theatre – which between them programme the best of UK touring and international theatre; many productions either prior to or direct from the West End, a mix of drama, comedy, ballet, opera and musical theatre and dedicated work for children and families throughout the year. Theatre Royal Bath is a registered charity with a charitable purpose to provide high quality entertainment and creative learning opportunities for the community. Regular visitors to the Main House include West End transfers from companies including the National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company, Mischief Theatre (The Play That Goes Wrong) and touring companies including English Touring Opera, Rambert Dance and much-loved and award-winning UK and international actors. The Main House also hosts one- night events ranging from stand-up comedy with leading comedians to illustrated talks and music events. Since 2011, under the direction of first Laurence Boswell, and more recently the internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning opera and theatre director Deborah Warner, the 120 seat Ustinov Studio has transformed to an internationally acclaime...
The Forward Trust delivers clinical and psychosocial substance misuse services across Surrey prisons, working in close partnership with NHS healthcare providers. Our services are rooted in a trauma-informed, gender-responsive Health & Wellbeing framework, supporting people to build recovery, resilience and positive futures.
We are looking for a Service Manager to lead our service at HMP Highdown in Sutton, Surrey, a Category C men’s training and resettlement prison with a diverse and complex population.
About the role
Based on site, you’ll lead a skilled multi-disciplinary team delivering recovery-focused psychosocial and clinical interventions to adults aged 18+. Collaboration is key – you’ll work closely with prison staff, healthcare, mental health services and external partners to ensure joined-up care.
Key responsibilities
- Line manage and support Team Leaders within the service
- Contribute to strategic development and Forward Trust’s business plan alongside the Regional Manager
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the prison and partner agencies
- Produce performance reports for commissioners and attend contract meetings
- Ensure accurate data submission, audit compliance and adherence to CQC standards
This is a CQC registered service, and you’ll be expected to take on the role of CQC Registered Manager following probation (or an agreed timescale).
If you’re a confident leader with a passion for recovery-oriented, trauma-informed services and thrive in complex environments, we’d love to hear from you.
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Job Reference:
1666
Location:
Gloucestershire
Hours of Work:
37 hours per week (full time)
Salary:
£37,211 FTE per annum, rising to £41,518 per annum
Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
23 Jan 2026
ID: 1666 Job Title – Locality Team Manager
Service: Stroud and Cotswolds Children and Family Centre
Salary: starting at £37,211 FTE per annum, rising to £41,518 per annum
Location:
Red Lodge Children and Family Centre, Stonehouse, Stroud, GL10
Treetops Children and Family Centre, Dursley, Stroud, GL11
The Lodge, 47 Lewis Lane, Cirencester, Cotswolds, GL7
Hours: full-time (37 hours per week).
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
You will play a key role in leading the delivery of children and family centres, providing effective management and leadership to a team of family support workers, universal practitioners and community engagement staff. As a Locality Team Manager, you will be required to work in partnership with the management team to support the development of a comprehensive family hub offer across Stroud and The Cotswolds. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and actively engage in local and district boards and local authority partners to implement the family hub model. As a Locality Team Manager, you will be working as a part of a management team and be accountable for the quality of practice in the service, building and sustaining professional relationships with all stakeholders and integrating new delivery elements of the contract.
Main Responsibilities:
• To provide direct line management and leadership to a staff team in the locality, including performance management, reflective supervision and robust monitoring of performance and the quality of practice.
• To develop the skills and knowledge of direct reports through high quality induction, on-the-job continuous learning and development, identifying whole team and individual learning needs and implementing plans and activities accordingly.
• To oversee and support the planning, delivery and coordination of the centre’s universal activities and programmes for children and families, drawing on evidence of need and engaging with parents and families for the purposes of co-production and participation.
• Triage and prioritise referrals, manage case allocations and ensure effective deployment of family support workers to ensure service users receive a timely and effective service; including, geographical allocations and waiting list risk stratification when required.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Professional experience with children, young people and their families, including up-to-date knowledge and experience of complex safeguarding issues and procedures and excellent knowledge and understanding of integrated working practices and the range of services and agencies involved.
• Experience of working in services which deliver positive outcomes for children and families and demonstrable personal experience of managing family support services.
• Experience of service delivery and the required support, guidance and development of frontline staff, that includes a range of child and family interventions and approaches; including parenting programmes, strengths-based and relational approaches, motivational interviewing techniques and trauma-informed practice.
• Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced DBS LEVEL
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 30 working days, rising each April by one day, plus bank holidays.
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career developm...
- Employment
- Term Time, Permanent
- Salary
- £27,810 (includes holiday pay)
- Location
- Farnham
- Hours
- 35 hours a week – Mon – Fri, 9am – 3pm, with 5 hours additional admin time
BENEFITS – What is in it for you?
- To work for an organisation who truly consider work life balance and have high expectations for our outcomes not only for those who use our services but for our teams as well.
- Free Training – We regularly invite all our staff to free training courses including Disability and Inclusion Awareness, Medication Administration, Safeguarding, First Aid, Makaton and more!
- Free DBS – As we require all staff to have a DBS before they start with us, we have decided to offer this free of charge.
- Pension & Health Care Cash Plan – All our staff have access to a NEST pension and Simply Health care plan.
ABOUT US-
Challengers is a voluntary sector organisation providing play and leisure services to disabled children and young people across Surrey, Hampshire and in Richmond, Kingston, and Chichester.
Our 555 Service offers urgent support to families of disabled young people aged 5 – 12 who are currently out of education. This may be due to awaiting a suitable school placement, because the young person has been excluded, or because their current school place cannot provide the appropriate support. We offer a fun, safe space at Challengers during the day where our highly trained staff help young people build their confidence, and prepare them for a successful return to school.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES –
Responsibilities – Children, Young People and Families
- Oversee daily activities, ensuring a varied, high-quality programme tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Safeguard children and young people by supporting staff and following safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and share relevant information with the 555 team and professionals involved.
• Liaise with the Service Manager regarding attendance, session changes, behaviour, and other updates.
• Ensure behaviour plans are in place and reviewed regularly with the Behaviour Support Team.
• Provide appropriate physical and emotional support to promote children and young people’s wellbeing.
Staff
- Act as a positive role model, providing consistent support and guidance to staff.
• Escalate complex staff issues, including sickness and conduct, to the Service Manager and HR.
• Identify training needs and coordinate inductions and ongoing training with relevant leads.
• Manage staff rotas and hours to ensure safe, trained staffing levels within budget, reporting changes as required.
• Liaise with Service Manager and Recruitment on staffing needs.
• Maintain clear communication through briefings, debriefs, meetings, and supervision.
Health and Safety
- Be responsible for the day to day maintenance and security of the building. Reporting any concerns to the Caretaker.
- Be responsible for supporting the staff teams to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (2018)
- Conduct and oversee the use of checklists related to day-to-day inspections and maintenance for toys, equipment and building.
- To be a key holder and be an emergency contact for the alarm system
- To support staff teams to maintain a clean, tidy, secure site and environment – treating all buildings, structures, toys and equipment used by children and young people with respect and care.
Management and Administration
- Support the Service Manager and Administration Team to maintain accurate records, including attendance, finances, and correspondence.
• Assist with local authority monitoring and represent Challengers at external meetings as required.
• Order and source appropriate equipment within agreed budgets.
• Deliver the service in line with Challengers’ policies, procedures, and systems, contributing to their ongoing development.
About you:
- At least 2 years’ experiencein childcare, youth work or a similar setting
- Proven experience leading and managing staff
- Confident supporting children with behaviour that challenges
- Organised, resilient and hands-on
Deputy Home Manager - Nursing
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a passionate Deputy Home Manager, with an active NMC pin, motivated and driven to make a difference?
Can you combine your exceptional care skills with the commercial acumen needed to manage occupancy levels, care standards and your team in the home?
As Deputy Home Manager, Nursing, you’ll support the Home Manager with the management of the Home. Specifically, you’ll be responsible for rota planning, employee recruitment and both induction and mandatory training, ensuring that the clinical needs of our residents are recognised, assessed and met where possible. You’ll also monitor and manage individual employee performance to ensure standards are upheld, addressing any issues as they arise through the appropriate channels.
In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.
Lewin House is a modern and spacious care home with 70 individual rooms positioned across four wings and plenty of otherfacilities. Our nursing home in Aylesbury was designed for the effective delivery of nursing care, with a specialist nursing unit located in each wing. There is plenty of communal and outdoor space, so everyone can get involved in the varied and stimulating programme of activities on offer. To make our residents feel at home,personal itemscan be brought along and added to individual rooms.
ABOUT YOU
You’ll have a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) and be willing to work towards Level 4 or 5. In addition, you’ll have experience in a senior or team leader nursing role within elderly care with an active NMC PIN.
You’ll have previous management experience in a multi-disciplinary care setting with a willingness to roll your sleeves up and work as a proactive team member, together with some marketing and finance experience to help grow occupancy and manage costs. Alongside this, you’ll have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and will be committed to promoting and developing the highest standards of care.
AND IN RETURN
The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary.
Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- A Company pension
- Life assurance
- Fully funded renewal of your NMC PIN
- Payment of Tier 2 visa application fee for eligible nurses
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more
If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Deputy Home Manager, Nursing, within our care homes, then you could be next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.
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