Role: Deputy Head of Complex CareLocation: Hybrid travel expected nationallyHours: Full time, PermanentSalary: £55,166 pa plus excellent benefitsDefour Partnership is proud to partner with SJOG, a Charity with an outstanding reputation and whose values run through the heart of everything they do. We are recruiting for a Deputy Head of Operations Complex Care, to support the Head of Operations within their specialist Complex Care division.Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for delivering exceptional, person-centred services? Do you thrive in a values-driven organisation where compassion, respect and hospitality are at the heart of everything you do? Do you have a proven track record of transforming lives of autistic people? If so you may be the person we need to speak to.Were looking for a Deputy Head of Operations (Complex Care) to help shape, strengthen and grow our complex care services nationally. Supporting the Head of Operations, youll play a pivotal role in ensuring our services not only meet but exceed contractual, regulatory and quality expectations and most importantly, enable the people we support to live meaningful, fulfilled lives.Were looking for someone who is:An experienced operational leader who is innovative and has a conceptual understanding of autism.Skilled in managing multi-site services and navigating regulatory requirementsPassionate about positive behaviour support, autism, mental health and complex needsKnowledgeable in RRN standards, PBS competencies and best practice frameworksFinancially astute, confident in budget management and service sustainabilityAn excellent communicator and relationship-builderCalm, confident and able to make sound decisions in challenging situationsValues-driven, committed and motivated to make a real differenceYoull also be flexible, able to travel, participate in the on-call rota and work occasional unsocial hours when needed.Benefits and Rewards:Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidaysEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAuto Enrolment Pension SchemeHealth Cash PlanBike to Work SchemeWe are an equal opportunities employerExcellent training and development opportunitiesDates to remember:Closing date for applications: Monday 11th May 2026Interview date/face to face in Darlington: Thursday 21st May 2026Defour Partnership has partnered with SJOG and are managing the recruitment for this role. For more information, A Job description and a confidential chat please contact Joanne DiverJBRP1_UKTJ