Deputy Manager - Supported Living Services in Radstock

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people's lives.

About The Team

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced care and support professional to join our Supported Living Service as a deputy manager. This role is being advertised as a result of our services expanding. We support a range of service users at various properties in Bath & North East Somerset. The majority of the people we support have learning disabilities, many also have autism and/or other complex needs. We support people to maintain their tenancies and to live as independently as possible. We are a CQC registered service. Based in Carrswood/Connections Writhlington.

About The Role

We will consider applications for 30 to 37 hours per week. Deputy managers work under the guidance of the registered manager and will be assigned specific properties and geographical areas. Deputies are also expected to cover other areas as required to ensure all supported living provision has adequate management support.

Deputy Manager Tasks

• Planning of rotas
• Supervision of staff
• Managing sickness and absence processes
• Leading Supported Living Service input into care reviews
• Updating support plans and risk assessments
• Conducting audits and competency checks
• Inducting staff
• Planning staff training and development
• Decision making in the absence of the registered manager
• Participation in on‑call rota
• Making onward referrals for specialist support
• Assessing new referrals
• Safeguarding referrals and participating in meetings

What You Can Expect

• A comprehensive induction
• Regular supervision
• A supportive team
• A full training programme

About You

To apply you will need:

• Care experience such as a senior support or coordinator role, or equivalent skills
• Transferable skills
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role
• Experience of working within CQC registered services, or ability to learn these elements quickly
• A Level 3 diploma in Health & Social Care or a close equivalent qualification
• A passion for delivering quality, person‑centred support

Additional Information

Interview date: 10/08/2026.

No agencies please.

This advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. Please apply as soon as possible.

Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at‑risk register (redeployee). If a redeployee expresses an interest in this role and meets the essential criteria, they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

To discuss the role further, contact Andy Turner, Specialist Provision Service Manager, at Andrew_Turner@bathnes.gov.uk or 01225394724.

Equal Opportunities

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Applications for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.