Deputy Manager

Role Description

Location: Kennington and Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Salary: £18.68 per hour (£36,426 per annum) plus benefits

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract: 9 months maternity cover contact, with expected start date end of November 2026

Driving Licence: Manual UK licence essential

Right to Work: Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom;
See Ability 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 would 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 will 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.

• 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?

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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