Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager (Fixed Term, 1 Year)
Location: Lisburn
Contract Duration: June 2025 - June 2026 Potential to be made permanent
Salary: Starting from £35,412 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 37 hours per week, to include evenings, weekends, and public holidays

About the Service
We provide Supported Living service for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. The service operates 24 hours a day within a purpose-built environment that promotes dignity, independence, and inclusion, in partnership with local statutory and housing bodies.

About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Deputy Manager to support the Registered Manager in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. This is a key leadership role responsible for day-to-day operational oversight, regulatory compliance, staff supervision, and development. The Deputy Manager will play a crucial role in upholding standards, ensuring the wellbeing of service users, and leading through example.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the assessment and transition of new service users

• Oversee personalised care planning and risk management

• Monitor service delivery to meet regulatory and contractual requirements

• Manage incidents and contribute to investigations

• Support staff to implement PBS and behaviour management strategies

• Ensure financial processes align with internal policies and individual needs

• Audit care practices, identify improvements, and report on outcomes

• Contribute to budget planning and rota management

• Deliver staff supervision, training, and performance reviews

• Support with regulatory inspections and quality assurance activities

Essential Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate one of the following qualifications and relevant experience:

• A professional qualification in Social Work, Nursing, or Allied Health (with registration to relevant body), and a minimum of 3 years' experience in health or social care (including at least 1 year in a management capacity)
  OR

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Adults' Management - NI/Wales) and 4 years' experience (with 1 year in a management role)

Additional requirements:

• Experience managing supported living services for people with learning disabilities

• Working knowledge of PBS and behaviour support strategies

• Excellent communication and IT skills

• A full current driving licence and access to a vehicle (or ability to meet mobility needs by alternative means)

What We Offer

• 35 days annual leave (pro rata), increasing with service

• Incremental annual salary progression

• 4% employer pension contribution

• Occupational sick pay

• Health cashback scheme and 24-hour counselling support

• Ongoing training including CPI Safety Intervention

• Commitment to staff development (Investors in People Platinum)

Additional Information
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Access NI check and will be required to register (or be registered) with NISCC. This post is not eligible for sponsorship.

For more information please contact: Staffline @ Hannah Hollywood Harry

Email: [email protected]

T; 028 9024 2824 (315)M; 07825789243