Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager - Internal Only  

Confidential Location: Based in Elephant and Castle 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Service Manager to join our team at Penrose Drive. This role is ideal for someone passionate about delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services focused on recovery, reablement, and rehabilitation within a psychologically informed environment (PIE).

Penrose Drive IAP: Supports high-risk offenders supervised by the Probation Service, housing up to 25 men. The service ensures public protection through 24/7 staffing, curfews, and a programme addressing offending behaviour and risk reduction.  

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00, 08:00 - 16:00 and 14:00 - 22:00. You may be required to work to service requirements , all managers, including this position will take part in the out of hours on call duty. Working from home possible two days per month with approval of Service Manager.

Salary: £33,200  

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE  

This role is perfect for someone passionate about making a difference and ready to take the next step into management. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with a supportive team and contribute directly to improving the lives of high-risk individuals, helping them on their journey toward positive change.

What are we looking for?

• Direct experience working in a Health and Social Care environment or similar, Or Appropriate
• NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Management/Health and Social Care
• Experience of working with and engaging with diverse groups of people from varying backgrounds
• Understanding and/or experience of working with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours
• IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software 

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

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For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk or call our central office on 020 3668 9270 to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back. 

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We are an inclusive employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details above. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.