Deputy Manager - Learning Disabilities

The Vacancy

Deputy Manager

Location:

Birmingham

Salary: £29,500 per annum

Fitz Roy Support Services in Birmingham provide complex care and in-depth support for adults with learning disabilities and autism, often with additional physical and mental health needs. Our Birmingham services currently support 13 people to live independently, develop life skills, access their local communities and achieve their personal goals.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate Deputy Manager to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support and leading teams to achieve outstanding outcomes.

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Service Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of services supporting 13 adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. You will be responsible for leading, motivating and developing support teams, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are delivered at all times.

You will play a key role in promoting a positive culture, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements, supporting staff development and ensuring the people we support receive person-centred care that enables them to live fulfilled and independent lives.

• Support the Service Manager with the operational leadership of the service.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Support Workers.
• Ensure high standards of person-centred support and positive outcomes for the people we support.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity and inclusion.
• Assist with recruitment, induction, supervision and performance management of staff.
• Ensure safeguarding, medication management, health and safety and care practices are maintained to a high standard.
• Monitor service quality, audits, action plans and compliance requirements.
• Support rota management and staffing arrangements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, professionals and external agencies.
• Participate in the management on-call rota as required.

You will be an experienced Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager who is passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.

You will have:

• Experience with in a health and social care setting.
• Previous experience of supervising or leading staff teams.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and person-centred support.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• A positive, proactive and flexible approach.
• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) and a willingness to work towards Level 5 if not already achieved.

• Salary of £29,500 per annum.
• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Genuine career progression within a national charity.

Join Fitz Roy and help us make a real difference to the lives of the 13 people we support in Birmingham every day.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Fitz Roy is a national charity, set up 60 years ago by brave parents as a pioneering alternative to institutional care. Their values remain the values of Fitz Roy today - we see the person, we are brave and we are creative - and they thread through everything we do.

We support hundreds of people with a range of needs. You could be supporting someone with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries or mental health support needs. Many of the people we support also have physical impairments or other health issues. Working for us will give…