Deputy Manager - Autism Care Home

Autism West Midlands; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check paid by company

Annual leave 33 days

Life assurance

Onsite parking

Refer a friend £200

Job summary

Autism West Midlands is seeking a Deputy Manager for our St Paul’s supported living home in Smethwick. The role supports the registered manager, balancing office days with direct support, and involves shifts from early to late and occasional weekends. A full UK driving licence is preferred.

The Deputy Manager will promote high standards and person-centred care, ensuring regulatory compliance while empowering autistic adults to live as independently as possible with appropriate levels of support.

Qualifications

• Substantial supervisory training or qualification in social care.
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks of registered care services.
• Experience with autistic adults, learning disabilities or mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Promote an enabling environment with high professional standards and regulatory compliance (CQC, internal policies, external contracts).
• Ensure support is led by the person with meaningful activities in home and community.
• Empower autistic individuals to live as independently as possible with appropriate support.
• Conduct person-centred reviews involving the person and their supporters.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager in service delivery, communications, safeguarding, and CQC responsibilities.
• Rota-based on-call duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Person-centred practice

Education

Supervisory qualification in social care

Job description

Autism West Midlands is seeking a Deputy Manager for our St Paul’s supported living home in Smethwick. The role supports the registered manager, balancing office days with direct support, and involves shifts from early to late and occasional weekends. A full UK driving licence is preferred.

The Deputy Manager will promote high standards and person-centred care, ensuring regulatory compliance while empowering autistic adults to live as independently as possible with appropriate levels of support.