Donec Mews is a residential setting, supporting 16 adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs. Set in a stunning rural location, with 3 separate houses and beautiful gardens on the grounds where our first service was started by Elizabeth FitzRoy, making this a truly inspirational place to work. As Deputy Manager, you will play a hands-on leadership role, shaping the culture and quality of our services so that the people we support can live lives that matter to them. The Role: Working alongside the Service Manager, you will lead and inspire a skilled team to deliver person-centred, outcomes-focused support. You will ensure Donec Mews is safe, effective, and inclusive, while championing independence, choice, and meaningful engagement for everyone. What You'll Be Doing: Leading High-Quality, Person-Centred Support
- Embed person-centred approaches tailored to individual needs, preferences, and aspirations
- Support meaningful activities and opportunities that enhance independence, wellbeing, and life skills
- Encourage friendships, participation with local groups and organisations and meaningful relationships beyond paid support
Supporting and Developing Your Team
- Lead by example to create a positive, inclusive team culture
- Coach, mentor, and develop staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred support
- Support recruitment, induction, and ongoing performance management
- Ensure accountability and clarity across the team
Maintaining Safe, Effective Services
- Oversee day-to-day operations, including rotas, resource planning, and risk management
- Contribute to audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements
- Support financial oversight and efficient use of resources
Building Strong Partnerships
- Develop trusting relationships with residents, families, and external professionals
- Promote open, honest, and transparent communication
- Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion across the service
Requirements
- Experienced in leadership roles within supported living, learning disabilities, autism, or mental health services
- Strong understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance
- Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
- Compassionate, approachable, and committed to enabling people to live meaningful lives
About FitzRoy
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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