Are you a passionate and driven leader looking to make a real difference? Hft, in partnership with Flintshire County Council is proud to launch Coed y Ddraig – a pioneering, carbon-neutral development set in 9 acres of woodland.
This unique service will offer Learning Disabled adults enriching experiences in horticulture, seasonal crafts, and outdoor learning. The site will also feature a small community café and retail outlet, creating meaningful opportunities for skill-building and connection.
The successful Deputy Day Opportunities Manager will be joining us at an incredibly exciting time, as they will play a key role in shaping the future of the service.
As Deputy Day Opportunities Manager, you will:
Lead and inspire a dedicated team to deliver outstanding, person-led support oversee the day-to-day running of the site, ensuring high-quality service delivery, develop and grow community links, partnerships, and engagement Foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and sustainability. Help create a space where people can learn new skills, connect with nature, and thrive
What we're looking for:
A strong, values-driven leader with experience in supporting with adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs A creative and flexible approach to service delivery and problem-solving. A passion for inclusive, outdoor, and eco-friendly approaches to support Level 4 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or equivalent, OR willing to work towards within first 12 months of employment via HFT's fully funded development program.
Experience supporting people with autism is preferred for this service as we have plans and opportunities to grow and expand our service offering and we are looking for someone with drive and vision to help us do so. If you're creative, proactive and passionate about person centred support, with experience working within a horticultural or woodland setting, we would love to hear from you.
What we offer
We offer a range of benefits and career development opportunities. We'll give you a comprehensive induction, full training and support along the way. 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 are committed to supporting colleague wellbeing as a priority. Within this, all Hft employees get access to the Telus 24/7 colleague counselling and support service. It is completely free for all colleagues to use in complete confidence, whenever and however they want to access it.
* 23 days annual leave (plus 8 days statutory Bank holidays) increasing to 24 days after 1 years' service.
* Apprenticeships - Earn whilst gaining a fully funded Level 4 Diploma for Leadership and Management in Adult Social Care
* Access to award-winning training and development
* A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
* Free DBS Check
Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,284.95 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Flintshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Do you have management experience in the Health and Social care sector ?
* Do you require Employment sponsorship to work in the UK ?
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person