Deputy Manager

6 days ago

Watchfield Somerset, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner occupiers, living alone, or with others. 

We have come a long way but there is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen. 

The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people. 

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: (url removed)/ 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of autistic adults? Do you have the vision and drive to lead through a transformation in a dynamic and supportive environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you

We’re seeking an inspirational Deputy Manager to join our team and help shape the future of our Day Service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in revitalizing person-centred activities and ensuring every individual we support achieves their fullest potential.

Who we are looking for:

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Service Manager to:

- Supervise and inspire staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred care and support.
- Lead on absence management, ensuring continuity of service and staff well-being.
- Champion the development of person-centred services, introducing innovative activities tailored to individual interests, goals, and needs.
- Oversee administrative duties, including scheduling, auditing, reporting, and record-keeping.
- Build strong relationships with external agencies to enhance the support and opportunities available to the individuals we serve.

This role is not just about maintaining excellence—it’s about transforming the way we deliver care and support. You will spearhead efforts to reintroduce and revive meaningful activities, creating a vibrant, engaging environment that empowers the people we support to thrive. We offer a chance to play a pivotal role in the transformation of supportive and innovative service, Opportunities for professional growth and development and a collaborative and rewarding working environment.

We’re seeking someone who is:

- A strong and compassionate leader, with experience in supervising staff and managing services.
- Committed to person-centred approaches and passionate about empowering autistic people.
- Organised, detail-focussed, and confident in handling administrative responsibilities.
- Experienced in liaising with external agencies and building collaborative relationships.
- Creative, proactive, and ready to drive positive change.

This is for a full-time position 37 Hours. The salary for this position is £29,822 per annum.

This advert is a Fixed Term Opportunity until 30th June 2025.

Please click here for a Job Description:
(url removed)

What we can offer you: 

- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme 
- 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year 
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism  
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more 
- Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members) 
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary 
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply) 
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme  
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free 
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card 
- Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call 
- Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200 

Where you will be working: 

Six Acres &Apple Grove, Somerset Court

About our application process: 

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role. 

For more information about this job please contact insert: Lee Lomax- Deputy Area Manager at (url removed)   

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check.  Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential. 

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism. 

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. 

We are an equal opportunities employer

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