Deputy Manager
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13 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join our specialist charity and help shape brighter futures for adults with autism!
We are seeking a Deputy Manager to work alongside our Registered Manager supporting both our team and the people we support in Crewkerne.
Our team is proud to deliver specialist adult services that empower and support people with autism always striving to create the best possible outcomes for the incredible individuals in our care.
Please note:Autism Unlimited does not provide visa sponsorship.
A day in the life of a Deputy Manager includes:
- Providing support guidance and mentoring to staff within the service whether that be with supervisions 1-2-1 or weekly team briefings
- Onboarding new starters to ensure they understand the role and areequippedto deliver high quality support
- Working alongside colleagues on a two-week rotating rota including weekends
- Ensuring we have efficient rotas in placeto suit the needs of the people we support
- Maintaining care and support plans are consistent and up to date
- Ensuring the service operates to budget
- Setting objectives which are clear aspirational and achievable for our colleagues and people we support
- Provide on call support tocolleagueson a rota basis
- Ensuringthe home is maintained and liaising with our health and safety and maintenance teams where appropriate
What makes us proud to be apart of AU!
Our ideal candidate would have:
- NVQ level 3 in social care/management (preferred)
- Autism qualification (preferred)
- Reliability and commitment to delivering best practice
- An understanding and previous experience with CQC
- Excellent organisational interpersonal and report writing skills
- A readiness to work un-social hours on a rota basis including evenings weekends and sleep-in duties in line with service requirements
- Experience with autism and behaviour that challenges
Why join us
See how we take care of our teamexplore our great benefitsonline!
Apply now:
If this role interests you wed love to hear from you! To apply it couldnt be simpler - just apply to complete the application If you have any questions please call the Talent Team on .
If you need any supportCarlywould be more than happy to help!
Start Date:January 2026
Our commitment:
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Wewillensurethatallourrecruitment andselectionpracticesreflectthis. Anyonewith any form of disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in order to participate in the job application or interview process. As part of our commitment to providing reasonable adjustments please let us know if you require support to complete your application.
Autism Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Any vacancy we have will be filled based on qualifications and best fit without any reference to race colour sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin marital status veteran status disability age religion or any other classification protected by law.All successfulcandidateswillbesubject to disclosure and barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Military Intelligence
- Program Management
- Military Experience
- SAFe
- ITIL
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
Autism Unlimited exists to support and empower autistic children, adults and their families. Autism Unlimited offers key areas of support - Portfield School, Futures, Adult support, Assessments, Information and much more.
