Are you looking for the next stage of your career? Could you play a key part in our children's home for children with learning disabilities?
Deputy Manager (Children & Young People)
Location: Wingrave, Buckinghamshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week
Working Pattern: Primarily Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm
Salary: £35,683.57 per annum
MacIntyre is a national charity providing high-quality education, care, and support to children and young people aged 1019 with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. We are deeply committed to ensuring every child experiences a safe, nurturing and enriching environment, where their individual needs and strengths are recognised and celebrated.
We are currently recruiting two Deputy Managers to join our Ofsted-rated 'Good' children’s homes, located on the MacIntyre School site in Wingrave, Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the care and development of children and young people with complex needs in a supportive, values-driven organisation.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home, deputising in their absence. You will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of Support Workers to deliver consistently high standards of care, safety, and wellbeing. The role also involves participation in the on-call rota and a minimum of four waking night shifts per month (including some sleep-ins).
Key responsibilities include:
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Supporting the management and operation of the home in line with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations
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Ensuring best practice in safeguarding and person-centred care
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Overseeing rotas, key working, care plans, and staff development
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Working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies
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Supporting the delivery of our 24-hour curriculum in partnership with the education and therapy teams
Why Join MacIntyre?
Our vision is for all people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them. We believe in the power of relationships, the importance of great interactions, and the right of every child to live a fulfilling, safe, and meaningful life.
At MacIntyre, you will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that is focused on achieving outstanding outcomes for the children and young people in our care.
"Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorships as we await further guidance from the Home Office. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered at this time. We appreciate your understanding."
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