Care Support Manager – Disability Services

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Job summary

A charity-led organization in Dorset is seeking a Support Manager to lead teams providing essential support to adults with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in social care, strong leadership skills, and a Level 4 Health & Social Care qualification, or willingness to attain it. This full-time role offers a salary of up to £36,339.37 and includes 33 days of holiday. Join a values-driven team committed to making a difference.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday (Incl. Bank Holidays)

Qualifications

• Experience in supported living or similar care settings.
• Willingness to work towards Level 4 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Strong leadership, communication & digital skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop support teams across multiple sites.
• Ensure quality care and regulatory compliance.
• Build trusted relationships with families, professionals & local authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Digital skills

Education

Level 4 Health & Social Care

Job description

Support Manager – Learning Disabilities

Dorset (Sherborne, Stalbridge, Weymouth, Tarrant Hinton) | Full UK Driving Licence + Own Vehicle Required

Up to £36,339.37 | Full-time | Permanent

33 Days Holiday (Incl. Bank Holidays)

Lead with purpose. Empower with passion.

Are you a driven leader with experience in social care? Thera South West is looking for a Support Manager to lead dedicated teams delivering person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities.

You’ll play a key role in empowering individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives while ensuring high-quality, compliant service delivery.

What You'll Do -Support Manager – Learning Disabilities

Lead, coach, and develop support teams across multiple sites

Ensure quality care and regulatory compliance

Build trusted relationships with families, professionals & local authorities

What You’ll Need -Support Manager – Learning Disabilities

• Level 4 Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience in supported living or similar care settings
• Strong leadership, communication & digital skills
• Full driving licence + own vehicle

Why Join Us?

Thera’s mission is to show that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. Join a charity-led group committed to inclusion, empowerment, and high standards of care.

Ready to make a real difference?

Apply now and become a key part of our values-driven team.

Why Join Us

Thera South West is part of a charitable group committed to empowering people with a learning disability. We are led by values, not profit, and many of our services are shaped directly by the people we support.

Apply now to take the next step in your disability care career with Thera South West Midlands.

Thera is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion, or belief.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment.

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