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Deputy Home Manager

Poole, BH14 9JN
£37,180 per annum
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About the role

Overview

Poole, BH14 9JN
Full Time
£37,180 per annum
22 May 2025

We’re looking for a Deputy Home Manager with a passion for delivering high quality care.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. 

Enabling positive outcomes & recovery for our service users – it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation.

So if you want to make a difference – every day – we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Amberwood Lodge:

Amberwood Lodge is a specialist residential service for adults with autism and learning disabilities and who may present with behaviours that challenge. We aim to provide a safe, comfortable and effective environment, promoting independence and community integration. Person-centred planning is at the heart of everything we do, based on each person’s specific needs. We understand that consistency and continuity of care is important for the individuals we care for.

Your Day-to-Day…

  • You’ll be working 40 hours a week 
  • Ensure the team provides safe, sound & supportive care to the people they support
  • Be a role model to your team & provide effective leadership & management 
  • Work with multi-disciplinary teams, family members, local authorities & regulatory bodies to deliver a high-quality service & promote a positive culture
  • Meet quality targets to ensure the service is providing the best support & care possible.

We are looking for someone who is… 

  • NVQ L3 in Health and Social Care
  • A talented leader  with strong line management & communication skills
  • Experienced within a mental health setting & a multidisciplinary team 
  • An effective people, time & task manager with a proven track record of working with varied stakeholders in the delivery of outstanding care.

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

  • An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
  • Expert supervision & support
  • Health Cash plan
  • Enhanced maternity pay: 8 weeks full Pay, 18 weeks half Pay (Inclusive of SMP) followed by 13 weeks SMP.
  • 24 hours free GP support line
  • Free life assurance cover
  • Free eye tests
  • Car lease discounts
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee NHS – discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
  • Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks

Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below or send your CV to VickyLinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk

Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Benefits & Rewards

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Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

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Discounted Gym Membership

Cygnet encourages the culture of wellbeing and improving work-life balance and as a result, we are offering Gym discounts. The discounts are across more than 3,000 gyms across the UK. Ranging from the big chains to the small independents – your nearest gym in the scheme won’t be far away!

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Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

Employee referral icon

Employee Referral Scheme

Do you know other people who would be well suited to working at Cygnet in a Nurse, Doctor, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Care & Support Worker role?

Recommend them for potential cash rewards!

Plan your commute

Amberwood Lodge

Poole
South West
BH14 9JN
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Stories from our staff
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Cygnet have been amazing with the supervision and support from my manager. They helped me identify my skill set to work on my strengths and weaknesses.
study
Cygnet recognised my study achievements at the Staff Achievement Awards where I was a finalist for learner of the year
develop
At Cygnet I have been able to develop and grow while learning new skills

88% of staff enjoy working for Cygnet

At Cygnet, you’ll work in incredible, inspiring teams and enjoy satisfying careers with plenty of opportunities to grow

enjoy
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90% of staff said access to training has helped them in their role

No matter what your role is, we invest in your learning and development to help you achieve your career aspirations.

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Colleague to colleague endorsements

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Kim

Senior Staff Nurse
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

Kim as part of a response team from Sherwood House attended a neighbouring Cygnet service for a medical emergency.

I just want to express my massive thanks to all the support given yesterday. The team were a class act and worked so well as a team and just did an amazing job.

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alice

management
Recognised for
Positivity
Recognised by

Alice came to Outwood as our new manager & I can’t praise this woman enough, she is absolutely brilliant, everything she does, she does it with pride, this is reflected by the things that she does for the residents, their families & staff, she’s very approachable & down to earth & just a lovely lass, & were all very thankful for you Alice!

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Tichona

support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

Tich has been here for a very long time, and knows the residents so well, he is such a lovely man with so much knowledge to give to all, both old and new staff, he doesn’t get enough recognition for what he does in the service, he is amazing!

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olukemi

support worker
Recognised for
Empathy
Recognised by

I just wanted to nominate Olukemi for this award because recently I received some bad news, she was so thoughtful and kind with her words of comfort, when we get the chance, we sit and talk to one another about life, mental health, the residents that we care for and what were grateful for. Im grateful for her friendship and empathy, she is amazing

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Jack

support worker
Recognised for
Growth
Recognised by

I wish to nominate Jack, I watch him with the residents, hes brilliant with them all, helping them to lead as independently as possible lives by encouraging them to try and do new things, he has worked well with a particular resident, introducing him to new foods, textures and flavours. Jack will go far in what endeavour he chooses.

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Nnamdi

Specialty Doctor
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Dr Nnamdi delivers persistently good care and remains calm under pressure, which is an excellent quality to have

Passion endorsement icon

Akudo

support worker
Recognised for
Passion
Recognised by

Akudo is the life and soul of Outwood, she’s amazing with the residents always pushing them towards to reaching their goal as independently as possible, she cares so much about everyone around her and is often there for staff members too. She is absolutely amazing! She is a great colleague and support worker and loved and respected by many.

Resilience endorsement icon

Toluwani

Support Worker
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Valued member of the Team, deals with some very challenging and unwell patients and has often been targeted by patients.He is very resilient in these situations and continues to treat the patients with care, respect and dignity. Great role model to colleagues, displays professionalism in all aspects of his role, regardless of the situation he faces

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Michael

Support worker
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Michael.

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Anne

Support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Anne.

Click here to apply for a life changing career

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Benefits & Rewards

Group pension icon

Group Pension

We’ll look after you beyond Cygnet by helping you save for your future with a pension scheme. Cygnet provides a monthly contribution into your pot for every month you actively pay in.

Gym membership benefit icon

Discounted Gym Membership

Cygnet encourages the culture of wellbeing and improving work-life balance and as a result, we are offering Gym discounts. The discounts are across more than 3,000 gyms across the UK. Ranging from the big chains to the small independents – your nearest gym in the scheme won’t be far away!

maternity icon

Enhanced Maternity

In addition to statutory pay, Cygnet provides enhanced maternity pay.

Employee referral icon

Employee Referral Scheme

Do you know other people who would be well suited to working at Cygnet in a Nurse, Doctor, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist or Care & Support Worker role?

Recommend them for potential cash rewards!

Plan your commute

Amberwood Lodge

Poole
South West
BH14 9JN
Open in maps
Stories from our staff
Quote marks
Tortoise
Cygnet have been amazing with the supervision and support from my manager. They helped me identify my skill set to work on my strengths and weaknesses.
study
Cygnet recognised my study achievements at the Staff Achievement Awards where I was a finalist for learner of the year
develop
At Cygnet I have been able to develop and grow while learning new skills

88% of staff enjoy working for Cygnet

At Cygnet, you’ll work in incredible, inspiring teams and enjoy satisfying careers with plenty of opportunities to grow

enjoy
Arrow graphic

90% of staff said access to training has helped them in their role

No matter what your role is, we invest in your learning and development to help you achieve your career aspirations.

Arrow graphic

Colleague to colleague endorsements

Support endorsement icon

Kim

Senior Staff Nurse
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

Kim as part of a response team from Sherwood House attended a neighbouring Cygnet service for a medical emergency.

I just want to express my massive thanks to all the support given yesterday. The team were a class act and worked so well as a team and just did an amazing job.

Positivity endorsement icon

alice

management
Recognised for
Positivity
Recognised by

Alice came to Outwood as our new manager & I can’t praise this woman enough, she is absolutely brilliant, everything she does, she does it with pride, this is reflected by the things that she does for the residents, their families & staff, she’s very approachable & down to earth & just a lovely lass, & were all very thankful for you Alice!

Hard Work endorsement icon

Tichona

support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

Tich has been here for a very long time, and knows the residents so well, he is such a lovely man with so much knowledge to give to all, both old and new staff, he doesn’t get enough recognition for what he does in the service, he is amazing!

Empathy endorsement icon

olukemi

support worker
Recognised for
Empathy
Recognised by

I just wanted to nominate Olukemi for this award because recently I received some bad news, she was so thoughtful and kind with her words of comfort, when we get the chance, we sit and talk to one another about life, mental health, the residents that we care for and what were grateful for. Im grateful for her friendship and empathy, she is amazing

Growth endorsement icon

Jack

support worker
Recognised for
Growth
Recognised by

I wish to nominate Jack, I watch him with the residents, hes brilliant with them all, helping them to lead as independently as possible lives by encouraging them to try and do new things, he has worked well with a particular resident, introducing him to new foods, textures and flavours. Jack will go far in what endeavour he chooses.

Resilience endorsement icon

Nnamdi

Specialty Doctor
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Dr Nnamdi delivers persistently good care and remains calm under pressure, which is an excellent quality to have

Passion endorsement icon

Akudo

support worker
Recognised for
Passion
Recognised by

Akudo is the life and soul of Outwood, she’s amazing with the residents always pushing them towards to reaching their goal as independently as possible, she cares so much about everyone around her and is often there for staff members too. She is absolutely amazing! She is a great colleague and support worker and loved and respected by many.

Resilience endorsement icon

Toluwani

Support Worker
Recognised for
Resilience
Recognised by

Valued member of the Team, deals with some very challenging and unwell patients and has often been targeted by patients.He is very resilient in these situations and continues to treat the patients with care, respect and dignity. Great role model to colleagues, displays professionalism in all aspects of his role, regardless of the situation he faces

Support endorsement icon

Michael

Support worker
Recognised for
Support
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Michael.

Hard Work endorsement icon

Anne

Support worker
Recognised for
Hard Work
Recognised by

The festive period had many challenges with a change in senior team, emergency admittance and health issues. The experienced team on nights supported the service and residents consistently. Through their resilience and hard work it was a successful festive period for all and this had not gone unnoticed. Thank you Anne.

Click here to apply for a life changing career

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