Ambitious Deputy Locality Manager – Bath & Surroundings

Dimensions Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave entitlement

Pension with employer contributions

Occupational sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Job summary

Dimensions Ltd. is seeking a Deputy Locality Manager to lead and develop support teams across Bath and surrounding areas. This full-time, off-rota role emphasizes safeguarding, person-centred planning and budget-conscious management to ensure high-quality support.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Locality Manager, with weekend availability essential and a clear path to Locality Manager opportunities. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autistic people and/or people with mental health needs.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and make appropriate decisions.
• Knowledge of risk management and safeguarding considerations.
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
• Clear communication and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Willingness to work across Bath and surrounding areas, including weekends.
• Willingness to complete management development training as required.
• Holds or is willing to work towards relevant qualifications where required.
• Has a full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop support teams.
• Ensure people are involved in planning and reviewing their support.
• Develop and oversee rotas around the needs of the people supported.
• Build positive relationships with families and wider support networks.
• Support safeguarding, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Recruit and develop colleagues and help manage team performance.
• Manage resources effectively within agreed budgets.
• Promote people's rights, choices, dignity and independence.
• deputise for Locality Manager when required.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Leadership skills

Independent working

Risk management

Mental Capacity Act awareness

Clear communication

Willingness to work weekends

Management development training

Qualifications where required

Full UK driving licence

Access to transport

Job description

Dimensions Ltd. is seeking a Deputy Locality Manager to lead and develop support teams across Bath and surrounding areas. This full-time, off-rota role emphasizes safeguarding, person-centred planning and budget-conscious management to ensure high-quality support.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Locality Manager, with weekend availability essential and a clear path to Locality Manager opportunities. A full UK driving licence is required.