Deputy Manager - Learning Disabilities

MacIntyre; Flitwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks' annual leave

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Health and wellbeing support

Blue Light Card discounts

Ongoing training and career dev

Job summary

MacIntyre is recruiting a Deputy Manager for our supported living home in Flitwick, Bedfordshire. You will work with the Frontline Manager to oversee a 27-strong team and ensure person-centred support that empowers people with a learning disability.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with a 24/7 rota, including weekends and bank holidays, plus sleep-ins (£70 rate). You will lead, coach and develop staff while maintaining high standards and ensuring safe staffing.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a care setting.
• Experience supervising staff and conducting appraisals.
• Driving licence (UK) required.
• Ability to develop people and support growth in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the supported living home.
• Coach and supervise a team of around 27 to maintain a high-performing, person-centred culture.
• Create and maintain staff rotas using Planday, ensuring safe staffing levels.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Coaching & supervision

UK Driving Licence

Planday scheduling

Tools

Planday

Job description

Whether you're an experienced Deputy Manager or ready to take the next step into leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us as a Deputy Manager at our supported living home in Flitwick, Bedfordshire, and help people with a learning disability live a life that makes sense to them.

Working closely with the Frontline Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of the home, supporting a skilled and passionate team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support. You will champion MacIntyre's values, lead by example and help create an environment where both the people we support and your colleagues can thrive.

This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, worked flexibly across a 24-hour, 7-day rota, including weekends, bank holidays and participation in the local on-call rota, this will also include sleep-ins (£70 sleep-in rate).

About the Role

As Deputy Manager, you'll support the Frontline Manager with the smooth running of the home, ensuring that the people we support remain at the heart of everything we do.

Working alongside the Frontline Manager, you'll help lead and support a dedicated team of around 27 colleagues, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture where everyone feels valued and supported to succeed.

You will work closely with people, their families and a range of internal and external professionals to ensure personalised support is delivered in a way that reflects each person's goals, aspirations and choices.

You'll also play an important role in developing and supporting your team through coaching, mentoring and leading by example. This includes conducting regular supervisions and annual appraisals, providing constructive feedback and supporting colleagues with their ongoing learning and development.

As part of the day-to-day management of the service, you'll contribute to workforce planning by helping to create and maintain staff rotas using the Planday online scheduling system, ensuring the home is safely staffed while meeting the needs of the people we support.

You'll work alongside the Frontline Manager to maintain high standards across the service, supporting quality assurance activities, preparing for internal and external inspections and helping to ensure we continue to deliver safe, effective and person-centred support.

Whether you're supporting colleagues, strengthening community connections or helping someone achieve a personal goal, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Most importantly, you'll share our belief that every person should have opportunities, meaningful relationships and the chance to live the life they choose.

About the Home

This is a vibrant and busy home where we support 6 lively people, where there is always something happening, meaning no two days are ever the same.

One day might see Ryan* heading off to college while Luke* prepares for his volunteering role at a local café. Supporting people to pursue their interests, develop skills and achieve their goals is at the heart of what we do.

The social side of life is just as important. Karaoke nights at the local pub are always popular, and Sean* is often happiest taking centre stage with a microphone in hand. Building connections within the community and supporting people to enjoy the things they love is a key part of life here.

The home has a warm, welcoming and family feel. New team members are supported by experienced colleagues who are always happy to share their knowledge, offer guidance and help each other succeed.

Why MacIntyre?

At MacIntyre, our vision is for all people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them.

Our DNA is built on person-centred approaches, Great Interactions, strong relationships and a commitment to excellence. We celebrate people's unique gifts, talents and contributions, and we're passionate about creating opportunities for people to connect, belong and thrive.

We're equally committed to helping our colleagues grow and succeed. We don't just invest in the people we support – we invest in our people too.

As a Deputy Manager, you'll benefit from:

• A clear career pathway with opportunities to progress into a Frontline Manager role and beyond.
• Access to funded qualifications and professional development opportunities.
• Ongoing learning and development, including specialist training in areas such as autism, Positive Behaviour Support and person-centred approaches.
• Reflective supervision, coaching and mentoring to support your development as a leader.
• Access to our dedicated Learning and Development team and a wide range of internal training opportunities.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders who will support and encourage your growth.
• A culture that values learning, curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement.

Whatever stage you're at in your leadership journey, MacIntyre will support you to grow your skills, build your confidence and develop a rewarding and meaningful career.

Ready to join us?

If you're looking for a leadership role where you can make a genuine difference, bring out the best in others and be part of an organisation that puts people first, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help create extraordinary lives through Great Interactions.

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About You

Perhaps you're an experienced Support Worker, Senior Support Worker or Team Leader looking for your next challenge.

Your experience will have shown you the difference a great team can make to someone's life, and you'll be excited about bringing your ideas, passion and leadership skills to help us continue delivering outstanding support.

You’ll be:

• Passionate about person-centred support and positive outcomes.
• Committed to promoting dignity, respect, choice and independence.
• A positive role model who leads with empathy and integrity.
• Skilled at building strong relationships with people, families, colleagues and professionals.
• Organised, proactive and confident in taking ownership and responsibility.
• Ready to support, develop and inspire others to be their best.
• Have a UK manual or automatic Driving Licence.

About us

MacIntyre is a national charity supporting more than 1,400 children, young people and adults who have a learning disability or are autistic.

For 60 years, we've worked alongside people to build lives filled with opportunity, connection and belonging. Whatever your role, you'll help make that possible.

Learn and grow with us

Wherever you're starting from, we'll help you succeed.

You’ll receive a full induction, a mix of online and face-to-face training, and mentoring from experienced colleagues while you learn the role.

As your career develops, you’ll have access to ongoing learning, professional qualifications where relevant, and opportunities to progress, all fully supported by MacIntyre.

Pay and benefits

Alongside your salary, you will enjoy a range of benefits including:

• 6 weeks' annual leave per year including public holidays
• Pension scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and our staff discounts scheme
• Ongoing training and career development

See the full range of benefits on the Careers page of our website.

Please note: we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. You must already have the right to work in the UK.

Safer recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support. If we offer you a job, we’ll work with you to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we work in.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re happy to help, call us on 01908 357016. Our recruitment website also includes accessibility tools such as translation, OpenDyslexic font and display options.