Deputy Area Manager

Salary £16.81 - £18.45

Location Mallusk

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

Location: Mallusk, Newtownabbey

Shifts Available: Full-time- 39 hours per week

Salary: £16.81 - £18.45

Make a Difference in Learning Disability & Trauma Support. Join Our Team at Mallusk!

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex needs?

Mallusk is a 24 hour Supported Livings scheme, currently housing 5 residents (male and female) with complex needs associated with learning disabilities. We provide specialist, person-centred support to assist the people we care for to build confidence, develop independence, and thrive in a supportive environment.

What Makes Mallusk Special?

Mallusk is a dynamic, fast-paced service that supports individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and trauma backgrounds. Every day brings opportunities to make a real difference, whether it’s helping a service user gain confidence shopping independently, attend a concert for the first time, or build friendships within the service.

Here, staff work together to encourage independence and self-growth through engaging activities, structured routines, and trauma-informed care. Some of the key activities and initiatives that make our service unique include:

Supporting those we care for in building friendships and social networks.
Recreational & therapeutic activities - book club, fitness classes, cycling. We are currently undertaking planning the build of an allotment and sensory area.
Social & leisure activities - hot chocolate nights, movie nights, discos, and cinema trips
Helping individuals build life skills, from managing money to personal care

What Does the Role Involve?

As a Deputy Area Manager, you will:

Assist the Area Manager to develop current Services in line with appropriate Government, local and regional, strategies, to identify new opportunities for growth and to secure commissioning arrangements for these services. Within that context he/she will be expected to work closely with the Area Manager and on their own initiative.
To assist the Area Manager in facilitating the liaison with professionals and middle management within Health and Social Care Trusts, and other relevant agencies.
In conjunction with the Area Manager be responsible for the promotion and development of good relationships with the people who use our services, their friends and relatives and between the people who use our services and staff in conjunction with the Area Manager
Builds trust and leads by role modelling the values of integrity, compassion and professionalism and expects them from others.
Promotes a positive working atmosphere by supporting a culture of empowerment, transparency and development.
Contributes to the conditions for high levels of staff wellbeing by providing ideas, leadership and encouragement.
Supports the development of Inspire’s staff wellbeing strategy by suggesting wellbeing initiatives and ideas.

Who We’re Looking For:

We are looking for individuals who are:

Person-centred, compassionate, and adaptable
Able to work in a fast-changing environment
Bubbly and engaging, with a real passion for supporting others
Resilient and dedicated to learning and developing in the field of care

Why Join Us?

The small wins make your day, whether it’s helping a service user gain independence or seeing them smile after achieving a personal goal

Career progression and personal development opportunities
A supportive, knowledgeable team that values learning and collaboration
A rewarding environment where every day is different, and your work makes a real impact

Ready to Apply?

Click Apply Now to start your journey with us! If you’d like to chat about the role before applying, feel free to contact Holly Winch for an informal conversation on recruitment@inspirewellbeing.org

Please note if successful at interview, the applicant will have to complete an enhanced disclosure check.

Following the interviews a waiting list will be created for similar posts for a nine month period.

Inspire is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection based on merit.

Our Organisation

Inspire is an all-island charity and social enterprise and our aim is wellbeing for all. We work together with people living with mental ill health, intellectual disability, autism and addictions to ensure they live with dignity and realise their full potential.

We campaign to create a society free from stigma and discrimination with a culture of compassion that focuses on people and their abilities.