Deputy Manager

Agincare; Bristol; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Refer-a-friend bonus

Full training including PBS

Career progression

Blue Light Card

Supportive culture

Job security

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Deputy Manager for a brand-new supported living service in Oldland Common (near Bristol) to support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs as they transition from hospital settings to living independently.

The role is full-time (40 hours) with a salary up to £34,000 per year. You will lead a small team, embed PBS, and work with families and MDTs to plan care and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Experience working with behaviours that challenge or complex risks.
• Experience leading or supervising staff in a care or supported living setting.
• A Level 3 qualification in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), or willingness to work towards this as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with the daily operational running of the service.
• Lead, supervise and develop staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
• Ensure PBS approaches are embedded in everyday practice.
• Contribute to assessments, risk management and support planning.
• Oversee rota planning, shift coordination and staff allocation.
• Support MDT communication, family involvement and partnership working.
• Ensure accurate documentation, incident reporting and governance requirements.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and enabling environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

PBS knowledge

Calm under pressure

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 PBS qualification

Job description

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in peoples lives? Were looking for an experienced, confident and values-led Deputy Manager to join our brand-new team at Elizabeth Close in Oldland Common. This bespoke supported living service will support adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs as they move out of specialist hospitals or secure environments and take their next steps towards living safely and independently in the community. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a brand-new service from the ground up, and play a leading role in supporting individuals with complex needs to grow and thrive. Oldland Common is a newly built development offering six self-contained homes for adults aged 18 and over. The service is designed for people with high levels of complexity, including behaviours that challenge, communication differences, autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and, in some cases, forensic histories. Our aim is to support people to resettle successfully into the community, develop independence, build meaningful routines and live safe, fulfilling lives. Support is typically delivered on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, depending on the needs of each individual.

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Manager will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the service, supporting the Registered Manager and helping lead a team that provides safe, structured, and person-centred support. Responsibilities include supporting the Registered Manager with daily operations, leading and supervising staff, ensuring Positive Behaviour Support approaches are embedded, and contributing to assessments and support planning. The role requires supporting MDT communication, family involvement, and partnership working, as well as ensuring documentation and incident reporting. Applicants should have experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, managing complex risks, and leading a care team.

About us

Agincare, celebrating 40 years of caring for communities, is a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with over 5,500 team members. As one of the UKs largest care providers, Agincare delivers services through care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, and supported living across more than 170 locations nationwide. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community. All services are regulated by the CQC, and Agincare is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in peoples lives?

Were looking for an experienced, confident and values-led Deputy Manager to join our brand-new team at Elizabeth Close in Oldland Common. This bespoke supported living service will support adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs as they move out of specialist hospitals or secure environments and take their next steps towards living safely and independently in the community.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a brand-new service from the ground up, and play a leading role in supporting individuals with complex needs to grow and thrive.

About Oldland Common

Oldland Common is a newly built development offering six self-contained homes for adults aged 18 and over. The service is designed for people with high levels of complexity, including behaviours that challenge, communication differences, autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs and, in some cases, forensic histories.

Our aim is to support people to resettle successfully into the community, develop independence, build meaningful routines and live safe, fulfilling lives. Support is typically delivered on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, depending on the needs of each individual.

About the role

As the Deputy Manager, youll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the service, supporting the Registered Manager and helping lead a team that provides safe, structured and person-centred support. Youll help ensure high-quality practice, strong communication and a consistent approach across the staff team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the daily operational running of the service
• Leading, supervising and developing staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred support
• Ensuring Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches are embedded in everyday practice
• Contributing to assessments, risk management and support planning
• Overseeing rota planning, shift coordination and staff allocation
• Supporting MDT communication, family involvement and partnership working
• Ensuring accurate documentation, incident reporting and governance requirements
• Helping maintain a safe, structured and enabling environment for residents and staff

This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week, offering up to £34,000 per annum.

Shifts may include occasional evenings, weekends or on-call duties depending on service need.

What were looking for

To ensure the right leadership for this complex and specialist service, applicants must have:

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Experience working with behaviours that challenge or complex risks
• Experience leading or supervising staff in a care or supported living setting
• A Level 3 qualification in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), or a willingness to work towards this as part of the role

Were also looking for:

• A calm, confident and resilient approach
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to model and uphold PBS-informed practice
• Confidence overseeing complex support plans and risk assessments
• A proactive, organised and solution-focused mindset
• Willingness to work closely with the Registered Manager and wider MDT
• A Full UK Driving Licence

Why join us?

Youll be joining a values-led organisation at the start of an exciting new service. As Deputy Manager at Oldland Common, youll play a central role in supporting people to leave hospital and build safer, happier futures in the community.

We offer:

• Salary of up to £34,000 per annum
• Company pension
• Refer-a-friend bonus (earn up to £1,000)
• Full training, including Positive Behaviour Support
• Opportunities for career progression
• Blue Light Card (discounts in shops and restaurants)
• A caring, collaborative culture where every voice matters
• Job security, flexibility and ongoing support

About Agincare

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

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Qualifications

• Applicants must have experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism, experience working with complex risks, and experience in supervising staff in a care setting. A Level 3 qualification in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is preferred or a willingness to work towards this as part of the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Depending on experienceSalary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.