Deputy Manager (Maternity Cover)

Up to £27,943 per annum

Preston, Lancashire

Full-Time/Part-Time, Temporary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and practical individual to join our team at Space, a multi sensory centre, working to enable carers to use the sensory facilities to gain the maximum benefit for children and adults with additional needs.

The role would be for a minimum of 9 months (with a possible extension to 12 months), and potential permanent role opportunities after this point.

The nationally recognised Space Centre is proud to offer services 7 days a week. You must be committed, positive and person centred in your approach and have the ability to guide and nurture groups. Each day is different at The Space Centre, so the role requires an adaptable approach and a willingness to multitask. A large part of the Deputy Manager role is training colleagues and offering supervision, so good communication skills are a necessity along with administrative/IT skills. The role of deputy manager requires an understanding of the impact of a sensory environment and experience working with technology and the ability to trouble shoot.

Full time and part time hours will be considered, with part time being no less than 22.5 hours a week.

Shifts are based on a rota system between 9am – 8pm which will include days, evenings and weekends to be worked flexibly according to the needs of the service.

Applicants should have some life or work experience working with people with physical and/or learning disabilities, including working with those with Autism.

For further information, please contact The Space Centre on 01772 760403 and ask for Jane Robinson. Alternatively, email [email protected] should you have any other queries.

Vacancy Reference Number: 85128

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.

We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK

Application Instructions

In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above.

You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to [email protected] to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying.

If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829.

Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS