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Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: £43,665.82 - £34,932.65 per annum pro rata (based on 30 hours)
Reporting to: Service Manager
Contract: Permanent
Location - Nottingham
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager with clinical leadership experience to join our team. This internal role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their leadership journey while continuing to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people we support.
You will deputise for the Service Manager and work closely alongside them to lead, develop and empower teams to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred services. You will also act as Clinical Lead, ensuring nursing and clinical needs are assessed, understood, and met in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Service Development
- Deliver truly person‑centred services that reflect the wishes, aspirations and needs of the people we support
- Develop innovative activities and plans that promote independence, inclusion and community engagement
- Carry out regular audits covering quality, compliance and business performance, creating action plans where required
- Support the Service Manager with annual business planning and performance targets
- Promote a safe environment for people we support, colleagues and visitors
Team & Resource Management
- Recruit, develop, motivate and performance‑manage staff and volunteers
- Support staff development, identifying key responsibilities and growth opportunities
- Manage rotas effectively to meet service needs and use resources efficiently
- Take accountability for financial performance at service level, where appropriate
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of records and reports
Communication & Engagement
- Ensure people we support have meaningful opportunities to have their voices heard
- Promote equality, diversity, dignity and respect in all areas of practice
- Build strong relationships with families, professionals, community partners and internal stakeholders
- Maintain clear and effective internal communication across teams and management
Clinical Lead Responsibilities
- Lead on assessing, recording and reviewing clinical and nursing needs
- Ensure Nursing Care Plans are in place and developed collaboratively with families, advocates and professionals
- Take a multi‑disciplinary approach, liaising with health professionals as required
- Maintain strong working relationships with GPs and other clinical partners
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Recognised nursing qualification (RGN, RNLD or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory frameworks (e.g. CQC), and person‑centred practice
- Experience supporting teams to deliver high‑quality services
- Ability to lead, motivate and develop staff
Desirable
- Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care or management qualification
- Experience managing or clinically leading a service
- Budget and rota management experience
Why Apply?
- Progress your career into a senior leadership role
- Shape and influence service delivery and clinical practice
- Be part of a values‑driven organisation transforming lives every day
- Access ongoing development, training and internal progression pathways
Disclosure of Criminal Record
Because this post involves regulated activity with adults at risk, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975). You must therefore declare all convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings — including those that would otherwise be considered “spent” — except for those defined as protected under the DBS filtering rules.
Having a criminal record does not automatically prevent employment with FitzRoy. Each case will be considered on its own merits, taking into account the relevance to the role and safeguarding requirements
About Us
FitzRoy is a national charity, set up 60 years ago by brave parents as a pioneering alternative to institutional care. Their values remain the values of FitzRoy today – we see the person, we are brave and we are creative – and they thread through everything we do.
We support hundreds of people with a range of needs. You could be supporting someone with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries or mental health support needs. Many of the people we support also have physical impairments or other health issues. Working for us will give you an opportunity to learn, to grow and to transform lives. Join us today.
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Pay: £34,932.65 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you need sponsorship for this role?
- Have you lived outside of the UK for six months or more in the last 10 years when aged 18 or over?
- Do you have any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings to declare?
Licence/Certification:
- Recognised nursing qualification (RGN, RNLD or equivalent) (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
