Partnership Care London

12/06/2026

Partnership Care London - Day Centre is seeking an experienced and motivated (Male) Deputy Manager – Male Autism & Challenging Behaviour Day Centre Service

Job description

About the Role:
Partnership Care London - Day Centre is seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Manager to support the day-to-day leadership and operation of our specialist Day Centre for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and behaviours that may challenge.

The Deputy Manager will work closely with the Day Centre Manager to support operational oversight, staff performance, safeguarding, compliance, behaviour management, and the overall running of the service.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong communication skills, confidence managing behaviours that challenge, and the ability to support staff teams within a fast-paced and high-support environment.

Main Responsibilities
* Support the Day Centre Manager with the daily operation of the service
* Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to staff teams and activities session leads
* Support behaviour management and incident oversight across the service
* Assist with staff supervisions, spot checks, probation reviews, and performance management
* Ensure Autism support plans, PBS plan, risk assessments, and daily documentation are completed to the required standards
* Support safeguarding processes and escalation procedures Assist with audits, compliance checks, and quality assurance processes
* Support staff deployment and operational organisation across the activity
* Promote person-centred care, dignity, independence, and safeguarding at all times
* Support the management of behaviours that challenge, including physical intervention where required
* Maintain professional standards and support a positive working culture within the service

Requirements
* Previous experience within a care leadership role is essential Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care or higher required
* Experience working with autism and behaviours that challenge essential
* Experience supporting or managing staff teams within a Day Centre, supported living, or residential environment preferred
* Good leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
* Flexible approach to operational needs of the service
* Willingness to complete ongoing training and development

Legal Requirement
Due to the nature of the role and the needs of the individuals supported, this post is restricted to male applicants only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 as a Genuine Occupational Requirement.

The service currently supports predominantly male service users who display behaviours that may challenge and may require physical intervention and restrictive practice as part of approved behaviour support plans. The role also includes supporting personal care and maintaining appropriate gender matching between male staff and male service users to support dignity, privacy, safety, and behavioural support needs.
Partnership Care London - Day Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,500-£32,000 per year (depending on experience)

Benefits
* Company pension
Work Location: Tower Hamlets

If you are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Please send your CV to [email protected]
www.partnershipcare.co.uk

For inquiries, feel free to visit our office at 36-40 Copperfield Road, London, E3 4RR.

Become a part of our caring community!

At Partnership Care London, we’re not just a service provider—we are a lifeline, a beacon of hope, and a partner in the journey to a fulfilling life.

27/03/2024

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Partnership Care London

23/12/2023

Partnership Care London: Supporting Autism & ADHD

At Partnership Care London, we believe in embracing the unique strengths and abilities of individuals with Autism and ADHD. Our mission is to provide a supportive, understanding, and compassionate environment where they can thrive.

We are committed to:

1️⃣ Educating ourselves and others about Autism and ADHD, fostering a deeper understanding and empathy.

2️⃣ Exercising patience, giving individuals the time they need to process information and complete tasks.

3️⃣ Encouraging their unique talents and strengths, helping them to shine in their own special way.

4️⃣ Providing structure and routine, creating a comforting and stable environment.

5️⃣ Advocating for their rights in all situations, standing up for them when they can't.

6️⃣ Listening empathetically to their thoughts and feelings, validating their experiences.

7️⃣ Being a constant source of support, providing security and comfort.

8️⃣ Encouraging independence, helping them develop skills for self-sufficiency.

9️⃣ Loving and accepting them unconditionally, boosting their self-esteem and overall well-being.

Join us in our journey towards creating a more inclusive and compassionate world. Together, we can make a difference.

17/11/2023

Partnership care London currently recruiting energetic, dedicated and experienced Autism Support Workers for Day Centre in Tower Hamlet.

Position: Day Centre Autism Male Support Worker/Driver/Outreach Support worker- Male only

Job Types: Full Time, Part Time, Relief Bank Worker- Zero Hour

Salary: £10.50- £12.15 per hour (Including Holiday Pay) and Dependent on experience.

Schedule: Monday to Saturday(9:00 am to 4:00 pm) + Overtime Evening and Weekend

Licence/Certification: Minibus Driving Licence (preferred)

As a Day Centre Autism Support Worker you will:

Supporting our service user with ASD/ Autism, ADHD, Mild to Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) Complex Needs, Severe to Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMD), sensory and communication impairments.
Enable our service users to access social, leisure, work and educational opportunities and to sustain an active programme of involvement in such activities.
Supports create activities that are tailored to our service user’s needs, including outings into the community that promote independence and dignity.
Ensure you support our service users in developing socially valued lifestyles that include a varied range of culturally and age-appropriate experiences, building on the service user's strengths, interests, and aspirations.
Providing a creative and fun learning environment, the Support Worker initiates the plan and provide enjoyable and stimulating group and one-to-one activities based on the young adult's needs, interests, and preferences.
Requirements of the role:

As an Autism Support Worker, you will be supporting service users with ASD/ADHD Autism, sensory and communication impairments, Mild to Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Complex Needs, and Severe to Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties (SLD/ PMLD). Many of the service users will communicate non-verbally, so being able to use Makaton or PECs will be ideal. You must be comfortable with personal care (feeding and toileting).
As an Autism Support Worker, you will work closely with other staff members and the multidisciplinary therapy team. Recent experience and a genuine passion for working with service users are essential.
Be a positive and caring person, who is confident and able to deliver individualised care and support in line with each of our service user's support guidelines.
Communicate and engage effectively with our service users, their families, colleagues and other professionals.
Have strong interpersonal and working relationship skills.
To ensure you develop and sustain warm, trusting and professional relationships with service users and promote their self-esteem, happiness and emotional health.
The ability to listen sensitively to others, have good verbal communication skills and use the service users' preferred method of communication.
Ability to work in a calm, patient and tolerant manner at a pace appropriate to the needs of the individual.
We need you to be naturally genuine, caring and enthusiastic. All we require is that you have the right values and an interest in supporting people to achieve their goals.

The work can be challenging but the rewards make every day meaningful.

Experience is not necessary as a fully funded training programme is provided.

If you have the right values and an interest in supporting people to achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will need to hold a current enhanced DBS and be fully compliant to work in the UK.

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please apply below or contact Mohammad Alam on 07979910436 or online at www.partnershipcare.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Salary: From £11.68 per hour including holiday pay

We are a highly experienced and caring team, our aim is to meet the needs of all the people we work with, making sure we match each members personal needs, supporting them to enjoy, grow and develop their lives with our dedicated and motivational support.

17/11/2023

Our aim is to promote independent living, choice and enablement within the comfort of your own home, to help enable you to pursue a life that’s full, fulfilling and interesting as possible in the presence of your loved ones.