Deputy Manager Learning Disabilities

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

As Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Learning Disability Operations Manager to ensure the smooth and effective running of the service, and stepping up as their deputy when required. You will lead by example, supporting and developing a diverse team to deliver compassionate, person-centred, and outcome-focused support. You will encourage a positive and inclusive culture where staff feel motivated, valued, and committed to continuous improvement.

A key part of the role involves overseeing the planning and delivery of engaging day opportunities that promote independence, social interaction, personal development, and community participation. You will ensure 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. You will work closely with families, carers, health professionals, and external partners to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to support. You will help maintain robust quality assurance processes, support with audits and inspections, and ensure that services operate in full compliance with legislation, safeguarding requirements, and organisational policies. Accurate record-keeping, data management, and reporting are also essential elements of the role.

You will play an important part in supporting the Operations Manager with staffing, supervision, training, and performance development, as well as contributing to effective budget management and service planning. Above all, you will champion inclusion, respect, equality, and safe working practices in everything you do.

Required criteria

• Experience of leadership within health and social care including team development, performance management and quality improvement?
• Proven experience and knowledge of supporting individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, and autism?
• Outstanding interpersonal, organisational, verbal, and written communication skills

Desired criteria

• D1 Driving license
• Experience working within a charitable or not-for-profit organisation

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 older people, 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 motivated, 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. If you’re passionate about making a difference and share our values, we’d love to hear from you.