Deputy Manager

Full Job Description

Options Autism are hiring a Deputy Manager in Kirkby Lonsdale!

Role: Deputy Manager

Salary: Up to £38,000.00 per annum depending on experience/qualifications

Hours: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week, shift pattern to be confirmed)

Location: Underley Garden School, Kirkby Lonsdale

Essential: A Full UK Driving Licence and the Right to Work in the UK – Outcomes First Group cannot take over or initiate Visa sponsorships

How we reward you

We want our residents to have the best support possible, and therefore you’ll receive an exceptional rewards package including:

• Salary: Up to £38,000.00 per annum depending on experience/qualifications
• 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

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Our next Deputy Manager will be someone who has: 

• Mandatory: Level 3 Diploma - Children and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent.
• Experience of working in a residential setting
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation such as Children’s Act and Quality Care Standards
• Experience of leading and motivating teams
• Ability to effectively train individuals and groups

The Location

Located near the market town of Kirkby Lonsdale on the edge of the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales. Underley Garden is an Independent Special School and Children’s Home. We 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. 

The school and home provide for young people between the ages of 5-19.  The school was judged to be Outstanding in all areas in April 2022. During their latest inspection, the Children’s Home was judged Good.

Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly.

How to Apply

1. Click Apply and follow the on-screen instructions 
2. Visit our website at www.outcomesfirstgroup.co.uk/jobs/ where you can sort all of our live vacancies to find one that is most relevant to you - Search by Role, Location or even distance to your own home to find your perfect job!

Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced DBS and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.