Deputy Manager
17 days ago
Southend-on-Sea
Deputy Manager | Southend-on-Sea | 37 hours | £32,439 One to One Personnel are looking for a proactive and supportive Deputy Manager to help lead the day-to-day operations of a busy Day Centre. Working closely with the service Manager and Outreach team, you’ll ensure the service runs safely, smoothly, and in a person-centred way. You’ll provide strong on-site leadership, support staff through complex situations, maintain high standards of health and safety, and build positive relationships with partners and the local community. Key Responsibilities • Oversee daily Day Centre operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-managed environment., • Lead and support Day Centre Operatives, volunteers, and cleaning staff., • Manage incidents, safeguarding concerns, and crisis situations confidently., • Coordinate partner services, activities, and visitor management., • Maintain health and safety compliance, building checks, and cleaning standards., • Oversee donations, stock control, and resource management., • Monitor service activity, quality, and operational standards., • Build strong relationships with partners and community stakeholders. Essential experience: • Background in support services with people who have multiple or complex needs., • Experience supervising or managing staff or volunteers., • Confident handling incidents, safeguarding, and crisis situations., • Knowledge of health and safety and operational compliance., • Supportive, visible leadership style., • Strong organisational and decision-making skills., • Excellent communication, including managing concerns constructively., • Calm, resilient, and solution-focused. Full clean driving licence. What’s in it for you? • Salary: £32,439 – £35,909, • Hours: 37 per week (including some evenings/weekends on a rota), • Life Assurance Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Blue Light Card, • Staff are entitled to 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays, with an extra day awarded after 5 years of service (pro-rated for part-time employees)., • Training and Development, • 24/7 Digital GP Access, • A day off for your birthday!