.Deputy Manager Learning Disabilities & Autism Support
Birkenhead (with travel to New Brighton) | Full-time
Looking for a fresh challenge and or the next step in your career!
We're looking for a compassionate, motivated Deputy Manager to join our team supporting 15 adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to live fulfilling, independent lives.
This role is based primarily in Birkenhead, with occasional support required at our second house in New Brighton. You’ll work hands-on alongside the team and assist the Service Manager with leadership and administrative responsibilities.
What you’ll be doing
* Supporting individuals on rota to live gloriously ordinary lives that make sense to them.
* Assisting in day-to-day service management, including rota planning and quality assurance.
* Coaching and mentoring staff to foster a positive and supportive team culture.
* Conducting staff supervisions and appraisals.
* Developing and maintaining relationships with families, external professionals, and the wider MacIntyre network.
* Participating in the on-call rota.
* Collaborating with the Wirral & Wrexham management team and admin support.
What we’re looking for
* Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.
* Prior experience leading or managing a team is ideal.
* A commitment to embedding MacIntyre’s values and DNA in all aspects of your work.
* Creativity, empathy, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
* Confident using IT, as we move towards a digital care records system.
* Flexibility to travel for training and meetings in Milton Keynes, Wrexham, Warrington, and beyond (travel expenses paid).
* A willingness to travel between services.
* Have a drivers license.
Why join MacIntyre?
* Be part of a passionate, values-led organisation.
* Work within a strong support network of managers and admin staff.
* Continuous training and development opportunities.
* A meaningful role making a real difference in people’s lives.
Progression & Development
* While this role is hands-on and focused on day-to-day delivery, we see it as a potential stepping stone to a Manager-level position in the future. For the right person, there’s real scope to grow with us as the team and organisation evolve.
Your Voice Matters
* We’re looking for someone who can bring fresh eyes and isn’t afraid to challenge how things are done. If you’ve got ideas, we’re ready to listen. There’s space here to shape the role, influence how we work, and take initiative not just follow a job description.
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About us
MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism.
We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone’s unique gifts, talents and contributions.
Training and Development
At Macintyre we fully support your training and development. We know it can be daunting to start a new job, and not everyone learns the same way, so throughout your probation we will provide you with a mixture of eLearning, face-to-face training and mentoring support whilst on the job.
But it doesn't stop there - throughout your career with us you will have access to our own dedicated in house Learning and Development team, Quality Specialists and HR Teams. These teams, along with your Manager, will provide you with opportunities to learn and develop professionally as well as enabling and supporting you to achieve professional qualifications and career progression opportunities - all free of charge.
Pay and Rewards
We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes:
* Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays
* Workplace Pension scheme MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees
* MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme
* Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
* Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost)
* MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period)
* Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents
* MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff
* MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more
* Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff.
* Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre)
How to apply
If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the Apply button on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV.
Alternatively if you would prefer to complete a manual application form, call us 01908 357 016 and we will send an application form to you.
Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today.
Safer Recruitment and Diversity statement
MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of the children, young people and adults we support. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining.
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