Deputy Manager

The National Autistic Society; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity supporting autistic individuals is seeking a full-time Deputy Manager to provide leadership in care support at Ty Canol. The ideal candidate will possess a QCF Level 3 qualification and have experience in social care. Responsibilities include supporting individuals in achieving personal goals and managing team members. This role offers a range of benefits including a pension scheme, generous leave, and ongoing training. Located in Cheltenham, this is a permanent position for 37 hours a week.

Benefits

Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Induction and training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in social care management or shift leading.
• Patient and committed to supporting individuals.
• Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals achieve independence and personal goals.
• Support and transport individuals to integrate into their community.
• Manage and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Sensitivity towards autistic needs

Commitment

Education

QCF Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

This advert is for one full-time Deputy Manager based at Ty Canol/Ty Mwar, Longford Court

The salary for this role is £26,936.00 - £31,014.88

QCF Level 3 qualification essential

This role is a Full-Time Permanent contract for 37 hours per week.

About us

The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people. We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner occupiers, living alone, or with others. Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager with the passion to work with our fantastic teams. You’ll be resilient, supportive and sensitive towards the needs of autistic people. Suitable candidates must have a QCF Level 3 qualification. You will have experience of management and/or shift leading within a social care setting. Being a Deputy Manager takes leadership skills, patience and commitment. The people we work with want to be supported to do the things they want to do and to live the lives they choose. This role provides highly skilled support to help achieve this. This role also supports the mentoring, development and managing of developing team members and assists with the smooth running and management of the service. Part of this role will include a mixture of shifts that will include admin days and support work.

The role includes:

• Helping individuals achieve independence and personal goals
• Supporting and transporting individuals to integrate into their community
• Develop individuals home making skills and personal chores
• Transforming lives and achieving results for autistic adults
• Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is Essential

What we can offer you

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts
• Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits including private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness (enrol up to three friends or family members for free)
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
• Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call
• Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200

Where you will be working

Ty Coed Bungalow. Longford Court, Neath

Longford Court in Neath, Wales, includes four residential homes, Ty Coed, Ty Mawr, Ty Myndd, and Ty Canol, and one bungalow, Ty Coed Bungalow.

About our application process

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job please contact: Jemma Newton- Registered Manager - [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. Possession of an Enhanced DBS Check either on the Update Service or conducted within the last 12 months would be preferable but not essential.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer. INDAS