Deputy Care Manager

Are you a Senior Support Worker or experienced Deputy Manager looking for your next role? Are you committed to improving the lives of people living with autism? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are extremely proud to run a dedicated adult services programme where we specialise in supporting and empowering people living with autism.

We are looking for a motivated natural leader to join the team as a Deputy Manager within our Adult Services programme in South West of Dorset, including areas such as Dorchester, Weymouth and Crewkerne.

Please note, Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship.

The role

The services in the west comprise of a residential home in Crewkerne right the way through to supporting people within their own homes in Weymouth and Dorchester.

You could be out on a country walks one minute, to piecing together puzzles with a hot chocolate or even being out in the garden helping pot plants.

We are dedicated to providing specialised support to help the people we support reach their full potential.

A day in the life of a Deputy would include:

1. Supporting the Registered Manager with daily operations, including covering in their absence and ensuring standards of care are maintained.
2. Ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
3. Providing support, guidance and mentoring to staff within the service whether that be with supervisions, 1-2-1 or weekly team briefings.
4. Onboarding new starters to ensure they understand the role and are equipped to deliver high quality support.
5. Ensuring we have efficient rotas in place to suit the needs of the people we support.
6. Maintaining care and support plans are consistent and up to date.
7. Ensuring the service operates to budget.
8. Setting objectives which are clear, aspirational and achievable for our colleagues and people we support.
9. Provide on call support to colleagues on a rota basis.
10. Ensuring the home is maintained and liaising with our health and safety and maintenance teams where appropriate.

Hours of work

Normal hours are 08.00 - 17.00. This may include weekends.

Why join us?

1. Blue Light discount card.
2. Employee Referral Scheme - you can earn £400 for each person you successfully refer!
3. 12-week induction programme consisting of in-house training, e-learning, shadowing, coaching, and mentoring.
4. The opportunity to complete an accredited qualification once you've passed your probation period.
5. Cycle to work scheme.
6. Up to 33 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank holidays).
7. Benefits portal which gives you access to money off your favourite shops, restaurants, and great days out, along with a cashback healthcare plan for general day-to-day healthcare such as optical and dental.
8. A 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.
9. We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.

Apply now:

If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you. To apply it couldn't be simpler - just 'apply' to complete the application process.

Carly would be happy to help!

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 be subject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.