Deputy Manager

SeeAbility; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Deputy Manager for their homes in Abingdon and Didcot. The role involves overseeing care services, managing a team of support workers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with individuals with learning disabilities and supervisory experience. The position offers competitive salary, numerous benefits, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual Excellence Awards

Development Discussions

Life events leave

Pension scheme

Paid DBS and renewals

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience working within a PBS framework is an advantage.
• The legal right to live and work in the UK is required.
• Up to date knowledge of Health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager to ensure compliance with CQC standards.
• Lead and manage support workers including training and performance reviews.
• Promote a positive and inclusive environment for the people we support.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Supervisory experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Strong communication skills

Understanding of regulatory standards

Manual UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 5 (desirable)

Job description

Role Description

Deputy Manager (2 sites)- Make Every Day Matter!

Location: Abingdon and Didcot, Oxfordshire

Salary: £(phone number removed) per annum (£16.65 per hour) plus benefits

Hours: 37.5 per week, permanent

Driving Licence: Manual UK licence essential

Visa Sponsorships: Not available

What You'll Need

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism and PBS needs.
• Previous supervisory or management experience in a care and support setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and person-centred care.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent); Level 5 desirable.
• Strong English communication skills (spoken & written) and ability to produce written reports.
• Previous experience working within a PBS framework would be an advantage.
• Experience in assisting with managing and assessing new people to support.
• A valid manual UK driving licence.
• The legal right to live and work in the UK.
• Statut guidance & CQC regulations exposure.
• Adeep understanding of regulatory standards for supported living.
• Up to date knowledge of Health and safety legislation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the Registered Manager in overseeing the service and ensuring compliance with CQC standards.
• Lead, motivate, and manage support workers, including supervision, training, and performance reviews.
• Ensure care plans are person-centred and regularly reviewed.
• Promote a positive and inclusive environment for the people we support.
• Respond to incidents and safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies.

Who You'll Be Supporting

Big news — we are looking to recruit a new Deputy Manager for our lovely 2 Homes in Abingdon and Didcot! Join us in our shared homes where you'll be in charge of supporting 10 amazing individuals. You won't be alone — you'll be leading a passionate, caring team with the support from Registered Manager.

You'll be making a real impact with people who have:

• Autism
• Learning disabilities
• Behaviours that challenge

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Our Benefits

Why work for us?

We don't just offer jobs — we build careers and celebrate people.

Your Development & Appreciation

• Annual Excellence Awards - we celebrate your impact
• Long Service Awards - recognition every 5 years
• Development Discussions - your growth matters
• Leadership Development Academy - take your next step

Your Work-Life Balance

• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), rising to 36 days with long service
• Life events leave - time off when it matters most
• Organisational Sick Pay - 2 weeks after 6 months, up to 12 weeks over 3 years
• Buy or sell annual leave
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay + Paid Fertility Leave
• Carers Leave

Your Money Goes Further

• £500 monthly bonus draw - two lucky winners every month
• Blue Light Card + retail discounts & cashback
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Pay reviews + competitive rates
• Pension scheme with tools to plan your future
• Paid DBS & renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Advance Pay & Savings via Wagestream

Your Wellbeing Counts

• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance - 2x annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• In-house Wellbeing Coach

About us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare

SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.

Safer Recruitment

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
• References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults. These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility's expense.

Diversity

SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those fromrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are pleased to confirm that we are a Disability Confidence Employer.

We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone's unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued. We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.

In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.