Deputy Manager

Macintyre; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity supporting individuals with learning disabilities in the UK seeks a Deputy Manager to assist in the day-to-day operations of a children's residential home. The ideal candidate will lead a team of Support Workers, ensuring high standards of care and safety. Responsibilities include managing care plans and overseeing staff development. Benefits include six weeks' annual leave and a workplace pension. Applicants should have a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and experience in a children's residential setting.

Benefits

Six weeks' annual leave

Workplace Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance scheme

MacIntyre Rewards Scheme

Access to discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a children's residential setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills required.
• A full UK driving licence for business use is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the home and manage care standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of Support Workers.
• Oversee the implementation of care plans and staff development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of autism and learning disabilities

Person-centred approach to care

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

eLearning platforms

Job description

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).

• 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 MacIntyre?

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 MacIntyre, 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.

Qualifications

• 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

MacIntyre 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.

Benefits

• Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
• Workplace Pension scheme MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
• MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
• MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
• Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
• MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
• MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
• Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)

Training and Development

At MacIntyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face‑to‑face training and mentoring support whilst on the job.