Deputy Manager Learning Disabilities

Job summary

Deputy Manager Learning Disabilities - Day services | Mon-Fri | £31,330pa

• Are you an inspiring and dedicated Deputy Manager within Learning Disabilities services?

• Would you describe yourself as resilient and someone who can have challenging conversations and manage difficult situations?

• Are an outstanding leader, who delivers an effective service and encourages an inclusive culture?

Guild Care are looking for an inspiring and dedicated Deputy Manager to help lead our high-quality day services supporting adults and children with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. A newly created and rewarding role, for someone with a genuine passion for empowering individuals to live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

You will ensure the smooth and effective running of the service and lead by example, supporting and developing a diverse team to deliver compassionate, personalised, and outcome-focused support. Keeping staff motivated and making them feel valued. You will work closing with the operations manager and cover this role when required.

A key part of the role involves ensuring that support plans, risk assessments, and reviews remain person-centred and strengths-based, and reflect the evolving needs, aspirations, and goals of each individual. You will also promote the use of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Active Support across the service to maintain the highest standards of care.

Collaboration is central to this role, working closely with families, carers, health professionals, and external partners to ensure Guild Care deliver a natural, integrated approach to support. You will help maintain robust quality assurance processes, and check all services operate in full compliance with legislation, safeguarding requirements, and organisational policies.

This role is Monday - Friday | 37.5hours per week and based in Worthing, West Sussex.

About The Role

As Deputy Manager you will have proven experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, along with previous leadership or supervisory experience within health or social care.

You will have the confidence, resilience and abilities to own this role. As Deputy Manager with ease, you will;

• Motivate staff

• Make quick decisions

• Professionally challenge practice

• Drive improvements

You will have a strong understanding of Safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act, and DoLS which is essential, as is the ability to assess risk.

Strong organisational and outstanding communication skills are key, along with the ability to build trusting relationships with all. A relevant qualification such as the Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care is desirable, or you should be willing to work towards it. You must also be willing to participate in the weekend on-call rota for children’s sessions and complete a satisfactory DBS check.

Why Join Guild Care?

When you join us, you become part of a warm, supportive community where your wellbeing and career development are our priority. As well as competitive salary, we offer:

• Annual Wellbeing Day off

• Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential advice on wellbeing, family, debt, and more)

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Free Specsavers eye care vouchers

• Option to buy and sell annual leave

• Health cash plan (silver and gold)

• Comprehensive training and career development, including apprenticeships

At Guild Care, we believe everyone deserves a safe, fulfilling, and secure life. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a service that truly makes a difference, supporting adults and children plus their families to thrive. You will be part of a respected, values-driven organisation that makes a tangible difference in people’s lives every single day. Come and help make every day matter for the people we support.

If you are resilient, compassionate, and ready to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you.

For more information see full job spec and apply now. Please note: Interviews will take place before the advert's official end date.

Guild Care are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers.