Join our Team as a Deputy Manager (9 months fixed term maternity cover)- Make Every Day Matter!
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Location:
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Kennington and Abingdon, Oxfordshire
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Salary:
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£18.68 per hour (£36,426 per annum) plus benefits
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Hours:
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37.5 per week
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| Contract: |
9 months maternity cover contact, with expected start date end of November 2026
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Driving Licence:
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Manual UK licence essential
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Right to Work:
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Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom; SeeAbility is not able to provide new work authorisation. |
Make a Real Difference
Do you enjoy supporting both people and teams to achieve their best? Are you passionate about person-centred care and helping people live happy, independent lives?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in our Supported Living Homes in Kennington, Oxford and Shippon, Abingdon. You'll play a key role in leading a dedicated team and making a real difference to the lives of the people we support.
This is a hands-on leadership role where no two days are the same. You'll help ensure our services are safe, well-run, and centred around the needs, choices, and goals of each individual.
Could this be you?
- Do you stay calm and positive when challenges arise?
- Do you enjoy coaching and developing others?
- Are you confident promoting person-centred care, dignity, and independence?
- Do you have a good understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and CQC standards?
- Can you balance compliance with delivering great outcomes for the people you support?
- Do you enjoy building positive relationships with families, colleagues, and professionals?
What You’ll bring
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries (ABI), mental health needs, or physical disabilities.
- Experience in a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager, or similar role.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and person-centred support.
- Understanding of CQC regulations and supported living standards.
- Strong communication, organisation, and report-writing skills.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
- A Level 5 qualification, or willingness to work towards one, would be beneficial.
- Experience of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is desirable.
- Experience assisting with assessments and supporting new people moving into services would be an advantage.
- Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety practices.
- A full UK manual driving licence.
What You'll be doing
- Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the service.
- Leading, motivating, and developing a team of Support Workers.
- Conducting supervisions and supporting staff performance and development.
- Ensuring support plans and risk assessments are accurate, person-centred, and regularly reviewed.
- Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive environment.
- Responding appropriately to incidents, concerns, and safeguarding matters.
- Building strong partnerships with families, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
- Helping to ensure the service remains compliant with CQC and regulatory requirements.
Who you will be Supporting
You'll be based within our welcoming Bicester homes, supporting 6 amazing individuals to live their lives their way.
The people we support may have:
- Autism
- Learning disabilities
- Behaviours of concern
- Visual impairments
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Restraint Reduction (Not essential but desirable)
You'll be supported by an experienced Registered Manager and a dedicated team who are committed to delivering outstanding care every day.
Apply today and help shape lives, build confidence, and create opportunities for the people we support.
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