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Young Foundations is seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to support the leadership and day-to-day operation of Mowbray House, a well-established residential service supporting up to five young adults with complex needs associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). The home benefits from high levels of occupancy and has developed a strong reputation for excellence with CQC and key stakeholders. Located within the community in Crook, Co. Durham, the service places a strong emphasis on promoting community integration and meaningful outcomes for residents. This is a unique chance to play a key role in shaping a the service from the ground up. As Deputy Registered Manager, you will support the day‑to‑day running of the home, provide guidance and supervision to the team, and help create a safe, nurturing and consistent environment where children feel secure and valued. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will help ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care, support the leadership of a skilled and motivated staff team, and contribute to maintaining compliance with CQC standards and organisational policies. You will play a key role in staff supervision, quality assurance, safeguarding, care planning, and the ongoing development of the service. The service is further strengthened by access to clinical support from a Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist, enabling delivery of robust, therapeutic care and professional development for staff.
Job Responsibility
Support the leadership and day-to-day operation of Mowbray House
Support the day‑to‑day running of the home
Provide guidance and supervision to the team
Help create a safe, nurturing and consistent environment where children feel secure and valued
Ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care
Support the leadership of a skilled and motivated staff team
Contribute to maintaining compliance with CQC standards and organisational policies
Staff supervision
Quality assurance
Safeguarding
Care planning
Ongoing development of the service
Requirements
Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care as a minimum
Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management (or willingness to work towards)
Experience in a supervisory or senior role within residential care services for individuals with complex needs
Good knowledge of CQC regulations, safeguarding legislation and person-centred practice
Strong leadership and team development skills
The ability to support quality improvement and achieve positive outcomes
Excellent communication, organisational and report-writing skills
A resilient, positive and solution-focused approach
Flexibility to participate in on-call duties as required
What we offer
A rewarding role where your work has real impact
A supportive and values led staff team
Competitive pay with progression opportunities
Ongoing professional learning and career development
Internal progression opportunities
Cycle to work scheme
Retail savings through the Blue Light Card Scheme
Enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave