Job Code 26-104-DM-WBLO-WEB Job Role Deputy Manager Location Ardkeen. 86 Malborough Park North, Belfast BT9 6AS. Hillmount. 104 Finaghy Road South, Belfast BT10 0DE Salary Starting at £33,575 per annum Hours 37 Hours per week The Service At South Belfast Living Options we provide support and care to adults over the age of 18 who have brain injury, Physical or Learning Disability, Sensory or Neurological Disability. Service users are supported over two schemes, Hilllmount in Finaghy Road South and Ardkeen which is just off the Lisburn Road. The extent of support and care provided is based on individual assessment of need. The Role The Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager to meet the Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and the DHSS&PS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum Standards. They will ensure that NIHE "Supporting People" contractual requirements and standards are met and maintained. The Deputy Manager will support the Registered Manager to develop and implement personalised care/support plans and individual risk assessments to meet individual needs. They will ensure the delivery of quality care and support. Manage budgets and resources effectively. Benefits 23 days annual leave and 12 statutory days (pro rata). Pay progression, with annual incremental pay increases on salary scale Flexi-time policy. Enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution. Occupational Sick Pay Scheme. Investor in People Platinum accredited organisation with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities. Staff recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance and value-based work. Cycle to work scheme. Health Cashback scheme (including access to 24/7 Doctor's Line & counselling services). Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers. Essential Criteria 1. A professional social work qualification and registered on the appropriate part of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) register, without condition. OR A first level registered nurse on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register. OR An Allied Health Professional registered with the Health Professions Council, combined with a minimum of three years' work experience in any health or social care setting with people who have significant needs. At least one years of this experience must be in a relevant management capacity in a health and social care setting. OR Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults' Management) Wales and Northern Ireland and be eligible for registration on appointment, combined with a minimum of four years' practice experience in any health and social care setting as above. 2. Experience of managing in a group living facility for people who have learning disabilities and significant associated needs. 3. Working knowledge of the needs of people with physical, sensory ,brain injury or learning disabilities. 4. High level of competency in IT to include Microsoft Office packages. Closing Date: 8th June 2026 at 10am THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Please note - The Cedar Foundation does not offer Sponsorship. nijobs To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register. ADZN1_NI