Deputy Manager – Make Every Day Matter!
Location:Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary:£17.32 per hour (£33,774 per annum) plus benefits
Hours:37.5 per week, Permanent
Driving Licence:Manual UK licence essential
Visa Sponsorships:Not available
What’s In It For You?
Highly competitive salary
Pension
Good management support
Career developmentAs Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Registered Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the services in Abingdon and Didcot. 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 You’ll Need
Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism and PBS needs.
Previous supervisory or management experience in a care and support 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
A deep understanding of regulatory standards for supported living
Up to date knowledge of Health and safety legislationWhat You’ll 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 You’ll Be Supporting
Oxfordshire Support Service – Banbury provides supported living services for 6 young males who have learning disabilities and autism. We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to work shifts between 07:00am - 22:00pm, nights, alternative weekends and Bank Holidays.
Who will you be supporting?
John* Has his own mobility car and enjoys getting out as much as possible. He attends the theatre regularly and enjoys concerts, music, and dancing. He is fluent in Italian and English and enjoys a good party.
Jack* is one of cheekiest people we support. He has a great sense of humour and a cheeky laugh to go with it and can be very affectionate asking for head massages and scratches, he loves sensory interaction.
James* Likes to refer to his bungalow as his NBC studio, he is the chief presenter, and some staff have their roles as writers and news readers. He enjoys ordering take away and going on holidays with our colleagues!
Jake* Is a very independent person who leads a busy lifestyle. He is very spiritual and enjoys regular sessions of Pilates and Yoga. He is a very sociable individual and is often making plans with his neighbours and planning events with staff.
Jeffery* loves being out and about and goes out almost every day. He has regular activity days where he enjoys going to the cinema, swimming, and on the odd occasion trampolining. He enjoys music, having a good boogie! He loves eating out and having stories read to him.
Joseph* is a very quiet individual who always likes peace and quiet. He spends his days in his room watching the birds in his garden. He lives a very simple, tranquil life.
*Please note, the real names have been changed to protect the individual's identity confidentiality. You’ll be making a real impact with people who have:
Autism
Learning disabilities
Behaviours that challengeReady to Apply?
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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:
Your Development & Appreciation
• Annual Excellence Awards – we celebrate your impact
• Long Service Awards – recognition every 5 years
• Development Discussions – your growth matters
• Leadership Development Academy – take your next step
Your Work-Life Balance
• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), rising to 36 days with long service
• Life events leave – time off when it matters most
• Organisational Sick Pay – 2 weeks after 6 months, up to 12 weeks over 3 years
• Buy or sell annual leave
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay + Paid Fertility Leave
• Carers Leave
Your Money Goes Further
• £500 monthly bonus draw – two lucky winners every month
• Blue Light Card + retail discounts & cashback
• Access to Tickets for Good
• Pay reviews + competitive rates
• Pension scheme with tools to plan your future
• Paid DBS & renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Advance Pay & Savings via Stream
Your Wellbeing Counts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life assurance – 2x annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Discounted gym membership
• In-house Wellbeing Coach
Free Breakfast Club: Start your day right with a complimentary breakfast at our home, available every morning (January to March). It’s a great way to fuel up, connect with colleagues, and make mornings more enjoyable.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 ensure satisfactory 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. Everyone’s 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
Salary description
£33774.00 - £33774.00 per year