At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the management of a children's home and lead a team of Support Workers.
- Company: Join MacIntyre, a national charity dedicated to supporting children with learning disabilities.
- Benefits: Enjoy 6 weeks annual leave, pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team focused on achieving outstanding outcomes for children.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with complex needs.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and 2 years' experience in a children's setting.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Are you looking for the next stage of your career? Could you play a key part in our children's home for children with learning disabilities?
Location: Wingrave, Buckinghamshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week
Working Pattern: Primarily Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Salary: £35,683.57 per annum
MacIntyre is a national charity providing high-quality education, care, and support to children and young people aged 10–19 with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. We are deeply committed to ensuring every child experiences a safe, nurturing and enriching environment, where their individual needs and strengths are recognised and celebrated.
We are currently recruiting two Deputy Managers to join our Ofsted-rated 'Good' children's homes, located on the MacIntyre School site in Wingrave, Buckinghamshire. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the care and development of children and young people with complex needs in a supportive, values-driven organisation.
About the Role
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Registered Manager in all aspects of the day-to-day running of the home, deputising in their absence. You will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of Support Workers to deliver consistently high standards of care, safety, and wellbeing. The role also involves participation in the on-call rota and a minimum of four waking night shifts per month (including some sleep-ins).
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the management and operation of the home in line with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations
- Ensuring best practice in safeguarding and person-centred care
- Overseeing rotas, key working, care plans, and staff development
- Working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies
- Supporting the delivery of our 24-hour curriculum in partnership with the education and therapy teams
Why Join MacIntyre?
Our vision is for all people with a learning disability to live a life that makes sense to them. We believe in the power of relationships, the importance of great interactions, and the right of every child to live a fulfilling, safe, and meaningful life. At MacIntyre, you will be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that is focused on achieving outstanding outcomes for the children and young people in our care.
About You
We are looking for a compassionate and committed professional who shares our belief in the potential of every child. You will need:
- A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential)
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working in a children's residential setting
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
- Sound knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, and positive behaviour support
- A proactive, person-centred approach to care
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
Pay and benefits
Alongside your salary, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including:
- 6 weeks' annual leave per year including public holidays
- Pension scheme
- Paid DBS check
- Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Shopping discounts through Blue Light Card and our staff discounts scheme
- Ongoing training and career development
How to apply: Click Apply to complete a short application and upload your CV. We may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Safer recruitment: We are committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults we support. If we offer you a job, we'll work with you to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks.
Equality, diversity and inclusion: We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we work in.
Deputy Manager in London employer: MacIntyre
At MacIntyre, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities and autism. Our St Albans children's home fosters a warm and supportive work culture where kindness, respect, and teamwork are paramount, offering extensive training and career development opportunities to help you grow as a leader. With generous benefits including six weeks of annual leave, a workplace pension scheme, and access to employee discounts, joining our team means becoming part of a compassionate community committed to empowering both staff and the children we support.
