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Autism Plus; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount at Chocolate Factory

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Autism Plus in Hull is seeking a Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager, overseeing learning and development and promoting wellbeing for adults with autism and other needs.

You will work under CQC standards and Autism Plus policies, leading a team, managing budgets and rosters, and ensuring a person-centred service that aligns with the charity’s mission.

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving license is essential.
• Two years' experience in a similar setting is desirable.
• Experience with CQC standards and Autism Plus policies is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure a safe and healthy environment for people and staff.
• Ensure the service operates to a high standard, contributing to company operations and upholding core values.
• Adhere to the quality management system and CQC standards and regulations.
• Work with colleagues and stakeholders to maintain a high-quality service.
• Deliver safe, personalised services through person-centred planning and regular reviews.
• Recruit, retain, train and supervise staff.
• Assist in reviewing budgets, rosters, complaints and external relationships.
• Lead Team Managers to be motivated, supported and customer-focused.

Skills

Driving license

Team leadership

Job description

Autism Plus are a leading Yorkshire Charity supporting adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions and complex needs.

In 1986 the Charity was created by a group of parents looking for the very best support for their children who were about to leave a specialist school. Once they reached the age of 17, they found there was little or no support. The belief set by our founding parents, to empower more people to live independent, fulfilling lives remains our focus today.

We employ over 350 people across the north of England in care support services, employment support and social enterprise businesses.

Company: Autism Plus

Salary: £32,155 to £32,155 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: HU8 0TX

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 28 Aug 2026

Closing date: 16 Sept 2026

About the Role

Hours: 37.5 hours a week minimum

Location: Hull

Essential: Full, Clean Driving License

Desirable: Minimum of 2 years experience in similar setting

We are currently looking for a Deputy Manager to support the current Registered Manager within the area. The role will involve providing learning and development, to promote physical, emotional and social wellbeing for individuals with Autism and other disabilities. You will be required to work under CQC standards and requirements, and in line with Autism Plus policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure a safe and healthy environment for people and staff.
• Responsible that the service operates to a high standard, to make a positive contribution to the operations of the company, and to ensure the core values and mission statement are always central to the service.
• Work within and maintain the quality management system for the organisation and to adhere to the CQC standards and regulations.
• Maintain a high quality service working in partnership with colleagues and stakeholders to manage and support all services.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, personalised services to each individual service user through assessment person centred planning and regular outcome focussed reviews of the service.
• Recruit, retain, train, and supervise staff.
• Ensure compliance with Autism Plus development & training and supervision, probation & appraisals policies.
• Assist the Registered Manager with reviewing budgets, staff rotas, complaints and relationship building with external regulatory bodies.
• Lead the Team Managers to be motivated, empowered, supported whilst providing the highest person centred support.

Within your team we expect you to

• Always promote a team approach.
• Be polite, courteous, and supportive to all team members.
• Be flexible in accordance with the needs of the weekly rota.
• Be available to cover leave (sickness, annual, etc.).
• Assist in the induction of new staff.
• Participate in and contribute to staff meetings.
• Support colleagues in difficult or potentially difficult situations within the workplace.
• Ensure issues of concern are elevated to a more knowledgeable member of staff if the situation requires specific expertise.

What we offer

• 20% discount at our Chocolate Factory in Knaresborough
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
• GloSave access (financial wellbeing & savings support)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel
• Ongoing training and continuous professional development
• A genuinely rewarding and meaningful role where you will see the impact of your work every day

As a disability organisation we are keen to ensure support is available at all stages for those that require this. If you have a disability and/or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments for the application/recruitment process please contact the HR team to discuss how we can support you (Email: [e-mail] , or Telephone: [phone])

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme