Deputy Service Manager - Didcot and Abingdon

Hft; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Didcot is seeking a Deputy Service Manager to support adults with learning disabilities and manage staff. This role involves ensuring high-quality support and maintaining safety standards. With a focus on leadership, candidates should have substantial experience in the field and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management or be willing to pursue it.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Access to award-winning training

Confidential counselling and support

Discounted mobile contracts

Free life assurance

Qualifications

• Significant recent experience in learning disabilities services.
• Knowledge of legislation related to adults with learning disabilities.
• Ability to maintain records and good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain high standards of support.
• Support the Service Manager in quality and safety delivery.
• Supervise Support Workers.

Skills

Front-line management experience

Knowledge of CQC regulations

Good IT skills

Leadership and management ability

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Job description

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Deputy Service Manager - Didcot and Abingdon, Didcot

Client: Hft

Location: Didcot, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Deputy Service Manager - Didcot and Abingdon

Location: Didcot

Discipline: Management

Salary: £30,900 per annum

Contact: Lauren Taylor

Contact email: L

Contact phone: [phone]

Job ref: 029602

Published: about 12 hours ago

Expiry date: 22 Aug 2025 23:59

Are you looking for a meaningful career? Would you like the opportunity to become a dedicated manager, helping individuals with learning disabilities live the best life possible?

As a Deputy Service Manager at Hft in Didcot and Abingdon, you'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. Supporting the Service Manager, you will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services.

Hft is a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We believe in a world where anyone with a learning disability can live within their community with all the choice and support they need to live the best life possible. We are looking for people who are naturally caring and compassionate and align with our values.

What's in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We give you a comprehensive induction, full training, and support along the way. With Skills for Care accreditation, we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible.

As a Gold standard Investors in People accredited employer, we prioritize colleague wellbeing. All Hft employees have access to TELUS Health, the world's biggest 24/7 colleague counselling and support service, free for all colleagues to use confidentially, anytime.

We offer

• Annual Leave: 33 days (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
• Training: Access to award-winning training and development
• Wagestream: Flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilize financial support via its app
• Aviva Digicare + workplace: Wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP, and mental health support
• TELUS health: 24/7 confidential counselling and support platform and helpline
• Discounted mobile phone contracts: Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme with up to 30% off
• Care Friends: Employee referral app to earn money for referring friends
• Free life assurance: 3x your annual salary

About the role

Alongside the Service Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and providing high standards of clinical and personal support, promoting independence and choice. You will support the Service Manager in managing and ensuring the delivery of quality and safety priorities, with delegated responsibility in daily operations and supervision of Support Workers. As a senior team member, you will promote good practice, ensuring safety and satisfaction for those supported and colleagues.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

About you

• Significant, recent front-line management experience in learning disabilities services, possibly including Registered Manager roles
• Knowledge of legislation and guidance related to adults with learning disabilities, CQC regulations, and H&S
• Good IT skills and record-keeping experience
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or willingness to undertake this within 18 months
• Ability to lead, manage, and role model in people leadership and performance

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and support to people with learning disabilities and want to make a difference, this role is for you.

For more details, please refer to the job description & person specification.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.