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We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Deputy Manager to join our team supporting adults with moderate a learning disability and autistic adults to live independently.
The role will suit you if you:
1. have two years’ experience of working with adults with a learning disability and autistic people in a community setting
2. have the passion to enable people with a learning disability and autistic people to participate fully in decisions that affect their lives
3. understand the issues faced by people with a learning disability and autistic people living independently and have the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
4. have a good working knowledge of safeguarding issues
5. have experience of managing and supervising staff
6. have excellent communication skills
7. are working towards (or would like to work towards) a management diploma/NVQ
We know work/life balance is incredibly important, as well as job satisfaction. We offer 24 days of annual leave per year (plus Bank Holidays), as well as a TOIL system which allows our staff to work more flexibly. Flexibility is very important, and although face to face support can’t be done from home, there will be opportunities to work from home and work different working patterns when agreed by the manager.
We’re committed to safeguarding, equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner and not for Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners sign up to a terms of membership and pay a membership fee to subscribe Royal Mencap Society’s Network and each local group is a separate and independent charity within their own right. As part of the group’s membership they have the opportunity to advertise their vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website.
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