Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager Location : Randalstown, Northern Ireland Closing Date : 07 October 2025 Interview date (w / c) : TBC Salary (or hourly rate) : £28,629.12 per annum Contract Type : Full Time Hours per week : 37 Deputy Manager Who we are : The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people. We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner occupiers, living alone, or with others. Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do : Who we are looking for : We are seeking a passionate and motivated Deputy Manager to join our brand new day service in Randalstown. Working closely with the Service Manager, you will help lead a dedicated team of specialist staff in supporting autistic adults with complex needs. Our service operates Monday to Friday, 8 : 00am 5 : 00pm, providing tailored support for up to 12 adults (FTE). We focus on promoting independence, achieving personal goals and creating purpose and meaning in the lives of the people we support through activities they enjoy and that matter to them. As Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for providing skilled, person-centred support while also mentoring, developing, and managing a team of support staff. Your responsibilities will include creating and managing rotas using People Planner, conducting staff supervisions, and overseeing performance to ensure a high standard of care is consistently delivered. You will also be involved in attending reviews, meeting with professionals and families, and completing both internal and external audits to ensure the service remains compliant with all relevant legislations and standards. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in building a high-quality, person centred service from the ground up, where every day brings a chance to make a real and lasting difference. Please note we do not provide Sponsorship. The salary for this position is £28,629.12 per annum. What we can offer you : Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more! Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members) Life Assurance at 2 x base salary A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply) Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme Free access to the Headspace App a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free! Eligibility for a Blue Light Card Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200 Where you will be working : Autism Centre in Randalstown. About our application process : When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role. For more information about this job please contact : Paula McCann, Service Manager, We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check.Membership of the Access NI Scheme is an essential requirement of the post and the National Autistic Society will cover the cost of your application. The NAS adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice. A copy is available on request. Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism. The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.