Number of Vacancies
1 role available
Location
Across both services – Sandpit Lane, Braintree CM7 1LY and Pavilion Court, Braintree CM7 9AE
Contract Type
37.5 hrs per week (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)
Hourly Rate
Salary available on request
Reports to
Regional Essex Manager and Service Manager
Essex Deputy Manager High Medium Low 2026
About Bridge
Applying for a role at Bridge Support will open the door to joining an organisation that has been awarded, at excellence level, the Healthy Workplace Charter 2019, Inclusive Excellence Award 2024-2025 and retained its Mindful Employer status for a further two years 2024-2026.
As stated in the attached Job Description, this vacancy is subject to pre-Right to Work Checks, Career Checks, and an Enhanced DBS check.
Bridge Support is committed to being an inclusive workplace, and our recruitment process is designed to be accessible to all interested applicants. Please note Bridge Support does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Initially, candidates who have been shortlisted will undergo a pre‑screening telephone interview, and depending on the outcome candidates will be invited for a face‑to‑face interview.
The Role
The role of the Deputy Manager is to assist the Manager in the day‑to‑day running of the service and to deputise for the Manager in their absence. There is also an expectancy of being part of the Essex on‑call rota.
What we’re looking for
- Managerial experience in Social Care sector
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Manager with the day‑to‑day running of the service, deputising fully in their absence.
- Provide day‑to‑day supervision, support and guidance to support workers, and take part in the Essex on‑call rota.
- Contribute to person‑centred support plans, risk assessments and reviews for the people we support.
- Help ensure compliance with, safeguarding procedures and Bridge Support’s policies.
- Support with staff rotas, inductions and ongoing training to maintain safe staffing levels.
- Build positive working relationships with families, commissioners and other professionals involved in people’s care.
Benefits
- SAGE Benefits: Access discounts, wellbeing support, online GP services, gym savings and a platform to recognise colleagues’ contributions.
- x2 death in service salary
- Automatic enrolment on a workplace pension scheme (after 3 months).
- Company Sick Pay after 12 months continuous service.
- 22 days holiday, plus all statutory bank holidays (holiday entitlement will increase to 25 days after 3 years of continued service).
- Mandatory Training is provided when and where appropriate.
- Future workforce development opportunities which align with the organisation’s ethos and values and its growth.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments for all or at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Closing Date
Monday 31st August 2026.
Pre‑Screening Interview Dates
Tuesday 1st September 2026.
Interview Date
Wednesday 9th September 2026.
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