Deputy Manager – Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and ongoing professional

Industry-recognised qualifications and

Career progression opportunities

28 days annual leave

Life assurance up to £10,000

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Reimbursed Blue Light Card

Glenholme Awards

Job summary

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare is seeking a Deputy Manager for Birchwood House in Lincoln, a supported living service for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. You will work with the Registered Manager to ensure smooth daily operations and high-quality care.

The role requires leadership experience, a relevant health or social care qualification, and a person-centred approach. You will lead staff, plan care and contribute to ongoing service development while

Qualifications

• At least 1 year in a Deputy Manager or senior care leadership role.
• Health or social care qualification or professional qualification (Nursing/OT/SW).
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support and best practice for complex needs.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Person-centred approach and commitment to improving lives.
• Ability to develop a team while maintaining high standards of care and compliance.
• Flexibility to work a rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager with day-to-day running of the service.
• Assist with staff rotas, care planning, training and quality assurance.
• Supervise and develop the staff team.
• Monitor medication management and safe working practices.
• Ensure care quality aligns with Glenholme policies and regulatory standards.
• Promote positive behavioural approaches for complex needs.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, learning and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with families, professionals and external agencies.
• Represent Glenholme professionally in all relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

People-centred approach

Team development

Shift flexibility

Education

Health or social care qualification

Nursing, Occupational Therapy or Social Work qualification

Job description

Glenholme Specialist Healthcare is seeking a Deputy Manager for Birchwood House in Lincoln, a supported living service for individuals with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. You will work with the Registered Manager to ensure smooth daily operations and high-quality care.

The role requires leadership experience, a relevant health or social care qualification, and a person-centred approach. You will lead staff, plan care and contribute to ongoing service development while