Deputy Care Support Manager

Crooton; Colchester; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Deputy Care Support Manager to oversee and mentor care teams while providing support to individuals with disabilities in Colchester and nearby areas. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Real progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in learning-disability support is essential.
• Leadership skills to manage and mentor teams.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support care teams on shift.
• Assist with rotas, records, audits, and support plans.
• Deputise for the Support Manager.
• Promote safety, dignity, inclusion, and independence.

Skills

Leadership skills

Experience in learning-disability support

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Deputy Care Support Manager – Disability Services

Locations: Colchester, Earls Colne & Harwich (Essex)

Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week

Salary: £30,856.62 per annum + 33 days annual leave (incl. bank holidays)

Are you a Care Coordinator, Team Leader, or Senior Support Worker looking to step up? Thera East is recruiting Deputy Care Support Managers across Colchester, Earls Colne and Harwich.

You’ll combine hands-on support for adults with a learning disability (including some personal care) with supervising and mentoring teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Key duties

• Lead, coach, and support care teams on shift
• Assist with rotas, records, audits, and support plans
• Deputise for the Support Manager
• Promote safety, dignity, inclusion, and independence

We’re looking for people with experience in learning-disability support, leadership skills, and knowledge of safeguarding. Level 3 Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential.

Thera East is a charitable group offering training, development, and real progression opportunities.

Apply now and make the next step in your care career!