Deputy Manager, Autism Care & Support

Autism Unlimited; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive charity organization is seeking a Deputy Manager to assist the Registered Manager in providing high-quality support for adults with autism in Crewkerne. The role involves guiding and mentoring staff, maintaining care plans, and ensuring the service operates within budget. The ideal candidate should have NVQ level 3 in social care or management, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. This full-time position requires a commitment to unsocial hours, including weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Understanding and experience with CQC regulations.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and report writing skills.
• Readiness to work unsocial hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, guidance, and mentoring to staff.
• Onboard new starters to ensure they deliver high-quality support.
• Ensure service operates within budget and maintain care plans.
• Provide on-call support to colleagues on a rota basis.

Skills

Project Management

Team Management

Budgeting

Supervising Experience

Education

NVQ level 3 in social care / management

Autism qualification

Job description

A supportive charity organization is seeking a Deputy Manager to assist the Registered Manager in providing high-quality support for adults with autism in Crewkerne. The role involves guiding and mentoring staff, maintaining care plans, and ensuring the service operates within budget. The ideal candidate should have NVQ level 3 in social care or management, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. This full-time position requires a commitment to unsocial hours, including weekends and evenings.