Deputy Manager

Acorn Education and Care

Deputy Manager

£30000

Acorn Education and Care, Hightown, Wrecsam - Wrexham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 19 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1fe665fb7691494d90830c9fc4189241

Full Job Description

  • Supervise care staff and take charge of the Home/s in absence of the Registered Manager and ensure that the Home meets the Regulatory Body requirements at all times

  • Keep up to date with regulation requirements and assist the Registered Manager with the implementation, evaluation and review of the Statement of Purpose as and when required

  • Safeguard adults within the Home and take lead on safeguarding issues in absence of the Registered Manager under the supervision of the Head of Care

  • Assist in the recruitment, training and ongoing development of staff

  • Undertake agreed delegated management responsibilities on an ongoing basis, in support of the Registered Manager

  • Support the Registered Manager in exercising their responsibilities, including deputising and representing the Home as required

  • Oversee and support the manager to coordinate staff between homes/flats as required for reasons of cover


  • Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, are recruiting a Deputy Manager to join our teams within the Wrexham area.

    Arrow House is situated in a residential area of Wrexham and is a 4-bed communal residential home for adults with (Autism / Learning Disability). Arrow House is located just 15 minutes' walk from the city centre and has easy access to transport routes. Our teams also have full access to a clinical team/MDT to support the services.

    This home is within commuting distance from Flint, Holywell and Chester and surrounding towns and villages.

    We are part of Options Autism and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. We welcome staff who share our commitment to help Adults experience better days and better lives. Through ongoing development and training, we ensure our staff are well prepared for their jobs and given every opportunity to extend their skills.

    Our residential homes are friendly and fun, and though there are challenges too, everything we do is dedicated to creating rewarding experiences - for those we look after and for everyone in our team!

    Options Autism are Specialists in Education, Care and Therapy for young people with autistic spectrum conditions, learning difficulties, complex behaviour associated with autism and anxiety and mental health needs.

    Essential: Full UK Driving Licence and access to own vehicle required.

    How we reward you

    We want our residents to have the best care possible, and therefore you'll receive an exceptional rewards package including:
  • Basic salary: £30,000 per annum

  • Funded qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification . (if you do not currently hold this or equivalent)

  • Annual Leave Entitlement equivalent to 5.6 weeks per year (with options to purchase more)

  • Life Assurance

  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

  • Earn £1000 by referring a friend

  • "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks


  • And market leading benefits offered through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that's right for you, including:
  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

  • 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad, to use at high street stores, events, cinemas, restaurants and more!

  • Cycle to Work Schemes

  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme

  • Critical illness cover


  • Our next Deputy Manager will be someone who has:
  • A big heart and passion to make a difference to the residents' lives.

  • Patience, resilience, and calmness.