Deputy Manager

LDN London (Learning Disability Network London) • Full-time • London, London, GB • £29k - £30k / year • 3d ago

Deputy / Assistant Team Manager

Location: Various (Westminster, Camden, Hammersmith & Fulham and Islington)

Salary: £29,000 or £31,000 per annum, depending on team size and complexity of service delivery

Vacancy Type: Permanent, 37.5 per week - Full-time(You will be required to work on a rota basis, covering various shifts including early and late start and finishes, alternate weekends and sleep-ins as required)

Do you have a passion for working with people with Learning Disabilities? Looking for a new challenge? The next step in your career?

Then LDN London wants to hear from you!

Who we are:

LDN London is an award-winning charity with over 60 years’ experience of supporting adults and children with learning disabilities and their families across London. We provide a range of support, from a few hours a week up to round-the-clock care.

Our services include supported living, domiciliary care, outreach, short breaks, family, and community support. We help people we support and their families to choose what’s right for them.

We believe that every person with a learning disability has the right to stay healthy, be safe, live well, and have access to the same opportunities as everyone else.

About the role:

The Deputy/Assistant Team Manager assists the Team Manager to lead a team to provide the best possible care and support for people living within a supported housing or registered care service, enabling people to stay healthy, be safe, and live well.

We are looking for Deputy/Assistant Team Managers who have excellent organisational and communication skills. Applicants will need to have experience working with people with Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Autism or PMLD (profound & multiple disabilities).

We are looking for people who have a good understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities and can work collaboratively to achieve our goals. The ideal candidate will be able to self-motivate and work independently.

The post holder will be collaborating with the Team Manager to ensure effective management and coordination of a high-quality, person-led service.

You will also be responsible for managing the shift rotas. The Deputy/ATM will be at the forefront of our services and needs to promote LDN London’s core values, with a passion for supporting and caring, as well as the drive and energy to raise standards of support and service delivery.

All applicants should be computer literate and have or are working towards a Social Care qualification or equivalent. You must be willing to work alternate weekends and shift patterns alongside their team.

About you:

The ideal candidate will be a well-organised person with the ability to deliver successful outcomes. You will be confident in building relationships and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

You must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. As a self-starter, you will be able to use your own initiative, problem solve and prioritise, with good planning and organisational skills.

In addition, you will need a positive, resilient attitude, be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and be flexible and adaptable.

Relevant training will be provided. Adherence to our values is core to our recruitment and will be tested through interviews and during probation.

We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities and can work collaboratively to achieve our goals. The ideal candidate will be able to self-motivate and work independently whilst keeping in line with LDN London’s values.

Why join us:

We offer continuing opportunities for learning and development together with regular supervision and support for all our staff. We offer:

the opportunity to work flexibly
up to 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
a generous pension scheme
season ticket loans
family-friendly policies and personal/professional development packages

If you're ready for your next challenge and want to contribute to meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Don't hesitate to get in touch if you need any assistance or adjustments to make the application process work for you. Join us in our mission to ensure that every person with a learning disability has the right to stay healthy, be safe, and live well.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for LDN London, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Please ensure that you select ‘Deputy/Assistant Team Manager’ on the online form selection options under section 4 of the application form.

To be successful in this process, you must uphold the values and standards we expect in the workplace, including being open and honest throughout and treating the people we support and our staff with dignity and respect. Any failure may lead to the withdrawal of any offer of employment or work.

Closing date: 5:00 pm on Friday, 6 March 2026 – Ref: 817

Note: all successful applicants will be DBS checked and must be able to provide employment or professional references covering the last three years.