Deputy Manager - Kidderminster (DY11)

Keys Group; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care provider is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead a team in delivering support for individuals with learning disabilities and autism in Kidderminster. In this role, you'll motivate staff, manage care plans, and ensure high-quality support. Ideal candidates will have experience in the field, strong leadership abilities, and a flexible approach to working hours. A competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and clear career progression

Paid training and development opportunities

5.6 weeks annual leave

Access to discounts with retailers

Supportive team environment

Impactful work and leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Flexibility in working hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Ensure care plans are implemented and updated as needed.
• Manage shift patterns and oversee staff performance.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities and autism

Dynamic and adaptable

Leadership skills

Understanding complex health needs

Education

Level 5 qualification

Job description

Deputy Manager - Support for Learning Disabilities & Autism

CONTRACT: Full Time, 35-40 hours per week

SHIFTS: Flexible - 7 days a week, with shifts from 8am to 8:30pm. Occasional nights and weekends.

Reporting to: Registered Manager

Who We Are:

Honeybrook House provides care and support for up to 10 adults with learning disabilities and autism in a calm and welcoming environment on the outskirts of Kidderminster. Our peaceful setting offers convenient access to local amenities, with the town centre just five minutes away and excellent public transport options nearby.

About the Role:

As a Deputy Manager at HBH, you will work alongside another experienced Deputy Manager to provide high-quality support and leadership. You will oversee a team of dedicated support workers and ensure that the individuals we care for receive the best possible care and attention, every day. Your expertise and hands‑on approach will help us meet the diverse and complex needs of the people we support.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading and motivating a team of support workers

Ensuring that care plans are effectively implemented and updated as needed

Working closely with the wider team to ensure consistency in care delivery

Managing shift patterns and overseeing staff performance

Ensuring individuals’ needs are met in accordance with their personal plans

Liaising with families, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders

Supporting the team with complex needs related to physical health and behaviours that challenge

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

Has experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism

Is dynamic, adaptable, and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role

Has a hands‑on approach and the ability to lead a team

Has a strong understanding of complex health needs and behaviours that challenge

Has experience of working flexible hours (days, nights, and weekends)

Is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with complex needs

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with clear career progression. If you're Level 5 qualified, there’s a great salary package on offer!
• Career Development: We invest in you! Paid training, qualifications, and development opportunities – we’re all about helping you level up your career.
• Work-Life Balance:5.6 weeks annual leave to keep you recharged, plus flexible overtime options.
• Perks & Discounts: Access to discounts with high street retailers, on holidays, and even for car purchases through the Blue Light Card. Plus, we cover your DBS check!
• Supportive Environment: You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team that values your ideas. Regular supervisions and team meetings ensure you have everything you need to succeed.
• Impactful Work: Make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable adults. This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to be a leader in a growing, values-driven organization.

If you’re a driven professional ready to take the next step in your career and lead a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

About Keys Group:

Keys Group supports over 2,500 individuals across England and Wales through its three divisions: Accomplish, providing specialist residential, supported living, and accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and brain injuries; Keys, offering education and care for children and families through schools, children’s homes, supported accommodation, and family assessment centres; and Peak, delivering indoor and outdoor adventure activities across four UK centres, including bespoke education programs and confidence-building activities like bushcraft, climbing, and canoeing.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.

Please note that due to the vulnerable nature of the people that we support, all applicants must be over the age of 18.

*Dependent on experience and qualification

Salary Depending on qualifications and experience