Role Description
Interim Deputy Manager (3 months Interim) Make Every Day Matter!
Location:Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary:£16.65 per hour plus benefits
Hours:37.5 per week (3 months interim position)
Driving Licence:Manual UK licence essential
Visa Sponsorships:Not available
As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the services in Bicester. You will lead by example, supporting and supervising a team of support workers to deliver high-quality, personalised care that promotes independence, dignity, and choice.
What Youll Need
* Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities, autism, ABI, and mental health needs.
* Previous supervisory or management experience in a care setting.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and person-centred care.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills.
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent); Level 5 desirable.
* Strong English communication skills (spoken & written) and ability to produce written reports
* Previous experience working within a PBS framework would be an advantage
* Experience in assisting with managing and assessing new people to support
* A valid manual UK driving licence
* The legal right to live and work in the UK
* Statutory guidance & CQC regulations exposure
* Adeep understanding of regulatory standards for supported living
* Up to date knowledge of Health and safety legislation
What Youll Be Doing
* Support the Registered Manager in overseeing the service and ensuring compliance with CQC standards.
* Lead, motivate, and manage support workers, including supervision, training, and performance reviews.
* Ensure care plans are person-centred and regularly reviewed.
* Promote a positive and inclusive environment for the people we support.
* Respond to incidents and safeguarding concerns appropriately.
* Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies.
Who Youll Be Supporting
Big news we are looking to recruit a new Interim Deputy Manager for our lovely Bicester Homes!
Join us in our shared homes where youll be in charge of supporting12 amazing individuals. You wont be alone youll be leading a passionate, caring team with the support from Registered Manager.
Youll be making a real impact with people who have:
* Autism
* Learning disabilities
* Acquired Brain Injury
* Behaviours that challenge
* Visual impairments
* Mental health
* Physical Disabilities
Ready to Apply?
If youre looking for a role where youdont just work you thrive, hit that apply button and lets make a difference together.
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Our Benefits
Why work for us?
At SeeAbility, we value your growth and well-being just as much as the support you provide, we can offer you:
* Work-Life Balance:Enjoy up to 36 prorata days of holiday with long service, flexible working options, and time off for life events.
* Financial Benefits:Discounts, cashback, pension schemes, and more, to help your money go further.
* Wellbeing Support:Access to a 24/7 employee assistance program, life assurance and sick pay.
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike andassists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare
SeeAbility is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. We expect all staff to uphold this commitment and have a strong understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safer recruitment procedures, we require the following checks for all successful applicants:
* A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
* Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
* Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
* References will be obtained to ensuresatisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility s expense.
Diversity
SeeAbility is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those who have a disability or neurodivergent condition. We are please to confirm that we are a Disability Confident employer.
We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyones unique experiences and views are appreciated, and their opinion valued.We are happy to offer any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role itself to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates.
In exceptional circumstances, the exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
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