Deputy Manager

Join our specialist charity and help shape brighter futures for adults with autism

We are seeking a Deputy Manager to work alongside our Registered Manager, supporting both our team and the residents in Crewkerne.

Our team is proud to deliver specialist adult services that empower and support people with autism, always striving to create the best possible outcomes for the incredible individuals in our care.

Please note: Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship.

A day in the life of a Deputy Manager would include:

• Providing support, guidance and mentoring to staff within the service whether that be with supervisions, 1-2-1 or weekly team briefings
• Onboarding new starters to ensure they understand the role and are equipped to deliver high quality support
• Ensuring we have efficient rotas in place to suit the needs of the people we support
• Maintaining care and support plans are consistent and up to date
• Ensuring the service operates to budget
• Setting objectives which are clear, aspirational and achievable for our colleagues and people we support
• Provide on call support to colleagues on a rota basis
• Ensuring the home is maintained and liaising with our health and safety and maintenance teams where appropriate

What makes us proud to be apart of AU

Our ideal candidate would have:

• NVQ level 3 in social care/management (preferred)
• Autism qualification (preferred)
• Reliability and commitment to delivering best practice
• An understanding and previous experience with CQC
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and report writing skills
• A readiness to work un-social hours on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends and sleep-in duties in line with service requirements
• Experience with autism and behaviour that challenges

Why join us?

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Apply now:

If this role interests you, we'd love to hear from you To apply it couldn't be simpler - just 'apply' to complete the application process. Or If you have any questions, please call the Talent Team on (phone number removed).

If you need any support, Carly would be more than happy to help

Start Date: January 2026

Our commitment:

We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. Anyone with any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments, please let us know if you require support to complete your application.

Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law. All successful candidates will besubject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks