Deputy Manager

Are you looking for the next stage of your career? Could you play a key part in our children's home for children with learning disabilities?

Deputy Manager (Children & Young People)

Location: Wingrave, Buckinghamshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week
Working Pattern: Primarily Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Salary: £35,683.57 per annum

Mac Intyre is a national charity providing high-quality education, care, and support to children and young people aged 10–19 with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. We are deeply committed to ensuring every child experiences a safe, nurturing and enriching environment, where their individual needs and strengths are recognised and celebrated.

We are currently recruiting two Deputy Managers to join our Ofsted-rated 'Good' children’s homes, located on the Mac Intyre School site in Wingrave, Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the care and development of children and young people with complex needs in a supportive, values-driven organisation.

About the Role

As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home, deputising in their absence. You will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of Support Workers to deliver consistently high standards of care, safety, and wellbeing. The role also involves participation in the on-call rota and a minimum of four waking night shifts per month (including some sleep-ins).

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the management and operation of the home in line with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Ensuring best practice in safeguarding and person-centred care
• Overseeing rotas, key working, care plans, and staff development
• Working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies
• Supporting the delivery of our 24-hour curriculum in partnership with the education and therapy teams

Why Join Mac Intyre?

Our vision is for all people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them. We believe in the power of relationships, the importance of great interactions, and the right of every child to live a fulfilling, safe, and meaningful life.

At Mac Intyre, you will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that is focused on achieving outstanding outcomes for the children and young people in our care.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsor ships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding.

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About You

We are looking for a compassionate and committed professional who shares our belief in the potential of every child.
You will need:

• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
• A minimum of 2 years' experience working in a children’s residential setting
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, and positive behaviour support
• A proactive, person-centred approach to care
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use

Mac Intyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.

We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since.

We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.

Alongside your salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks' annual leave per year including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and our staff discounts scheme
• Ongoing training and career development

See the full range of benefits on the Careers page of our website.

Please note:

we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. You must already have the right to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support. If we offer you a job, we’ll work with you to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we work in.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we're happy to help. Our recruitment website also includes accessibility tools such as translation, Open Dyslexic font and display options.