Multi-Sensory Centre Deputy Manager

Creative Support; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide support service in Preston is seeking an enthusiastic individual for maternity cover at a multi sensory centre. Responsibilities include guiding groups, training colleagues, and administering support technology. The position offers flexible full and part time hours, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent role. Ideal candidates should have experience working with individuals with disabilities and possess strong communication and IT skills. Benefits include bonuses and structured training opportunities.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

28 days leave

Company-paid DBS

Structured induction and training

Career progression pathway

Qualifications

• Experience working with people with physical and/or learning disabilities including Autism.
• Positive and adaptable approach in a challenging environment.
• Strong communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and nurture groups in a person-centred way.
• Train colleagues and offer supervision.
• Administer and troubleshoot IT and technology.
• Adapt to varied schedules and maintain administrative tasks.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with disabilities

Effective communication

Administrative skills

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and practical individual to join our team at Space, a multi sensory centre, working to enable carers to use the sensory facilities to gain the maximum benefit for children and adults with additional needs. This role is for maternity cover and would be for a minimum of 9 months (with a possible extension to 12 months), with potential permanent role opportunities after this point. The nationally recognised Space Centre is proud to offer services 7 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Guide and nurture groups in a person‑centred way.
• Train colleagues and offer supervision, requiring strong communication skills.
• Administer and troubleshoot IT and other technology to support the sensory environment.
• Adapt to a varied daily schedule, multitasking across days, evenings and weekends on a rota between 9 am – 8 pm.
• Maintain administrative tasks and support service operations.

Working Hours

Full time and part time hours will be considered, with part time being no less than 22.5 hours a week. Shifts are based on a rota system, covering days, evenings and weekends flexibly according to the needs of the service.

Qualifications

• Some life or work experience working with people with physical and/or learning disabilities, including working with those with Autism.
• Positive, committed, and adaptable approach to a challenging environment.
• Effective communication and administrative/IT skills.

Benefits

• Probationary bonus and pension contributions.
• 28 days leave and company‑paid enhanced DBS.
• Structured induction and values‑led training for career progression.
• Inclusive, anti‑racist organisation (Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer).
• Investor in People Gold award and development pathway to leadership roles.

How to Apply

Vacancy Reference Number: 83767. Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

For further information, please contact The Space Centre on 01772 760403 and ask for Jane Robinson or email [e-mail].

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.