Part Time Deputy Manager

FitzRoy are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to join our welcoming and dedicated team in Teddington to work across our supported living services, on a permanent basis working 22.5 hours per week. You will be working alongside individuals with learning disabilities and autism, including those who are non-verbal. Our focus is always on delivering person-centred support that enables people to live fulfilling, meaningful lives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in care who is ready to take on a leadership role where they can make a genuine difference—both to the people we support and to the team they lead. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. About the Role As Deputy Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping the quality and culture of our services. You'll work closely with the Service Manager to lead and support the team, ensuring high standards of care, strong compliance, and a positive, inclusive environment. You'll build trusted relationships with the people we support and their families, ensuring their voices are central to everything we do. This is a hands-on leadership role where your experience, judgement, and ability to support others will be highly valued. What You'll Be Doing Leading High-Quality, Person-Centred Support Embedding person-centred approaches that reflect each individual's needs, preferences, and goals Supporting the development of meaningful activities and opportunities that enhance independence and wellbeing Encouraging active involvement in the local community Supporting and Developing Your Team Leading by example to create a positive, supportive team culture Coaching and developing staff to deliver consistently high standards of care Supporting recruitment, induction, and ongoing performance management Ensuring clear expectations and accountability across the team Maintaining Safe, Effective Services Supporting the day-to-day running of the services, including rotas and resource planning Contributing to audits, compliance, and continuous improvement Ensuring accurate record-keeping and adherence to processes Supporting financial oversight and efficient use of resources Building Strong Partnerships Developing positive relationships with families, professionals, and the wider community Promoting open, honest communication across all stakeholders Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice About You You'll bring: Solid experience within the care sector, ideally in a senior or supervisory role A strong understanding of person-centred care and supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism Confidence in leading, supporting, and developing teams Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities A proactive, solution-focused approach Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with a range of people Most importantly, you'll be someone who is committed to making a positive impact and supporting others to do the same. If you're looking for your next step in a supportive organisation where your experience will be valued and your contribution will matter, we'd love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ