Deputy Manager
- The Old Vicarage, Hungerford, RG17 0JB
- £36,426 per year
- Care and Support
- Full time
- Closes 12 Nov 2026
- The Old Vicarage, Hungerford, RG17 0JB
- £36,426 per year
- Closes 12 Nov 2026
- Full time
- Care and Support
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
We’re looking for a Deputy Manager with a passion for delivering high quality care to join our team at Cygnet The Old Vicarage.
Joining us on a full time, 40 hour per week basis.
Cygnet The Old Vicarage:
The Old Vicarage is a specialist residential service, supporting adults with learning disabilities who may have behaviours that challenge and associated complex needs. We provide specialist care and support that is tailored to individual needs, promoting independence and community integration.
Your Day-to-Day…
- 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...
- 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…
- Salary: £36,426pa
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.
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Founded in 1988, Cygnet is a leading UK provider of specialist mental health services, learning disability services, autism support and social care.
With services across the UK, Cygnet supports thousands of people every day through a wide range of inpatient and community-based services designed to help people achieve better outcomes and live healthier, more independent lives.
Our teams work across hospitals, residential services and supported living environments, supporting young people and adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and eating disorders. Every service is centred around providing safe, compassionate and person-focused care.
At Cygnet, we believe that everybody deserves the opportunity to live a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling and hopeful. That means creating environments where people feel supported, respected and empowered to make progress at their own pace.
Support looks different for every individual. For some people, it may involve helping them regain confidence and independence following a period of mental ill health. For others, it may mean providing specialist support around communication, daily living skills or emotional wellbeing. Whatever the journey looks like, our focus is always on helping people move towards a more positive future.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, they help people achieve milestones that can have a lasting impact — whether that’s building trust, developing new skills, reconnecting with loved ones or taking steps towards greater independence.
Because of this, working at Cygnet is about far more than delivering care. It’s about building genuine relationships, creating opportunities for recovery and helping people realise their potential.
Many of our roles don’t need previous experience in healthcare or social care. What matters most is sharing our values (Care, Respect, Empower, Trust and Integrity) and a genuine desire to support others. In return, Cygnet provides comprehensive training, ongoing development and clear opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.
For many colleagues, the most rewarding part of the role is knowing they’ve made a meaningful difference to somebody’s life.
At Cygnet, those moments matter every single day.