Deputy Care Support Manager

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

Job summary

A care services provider is seeking a Deputy Care Support Manager in Witham. The role involves supporting adults with learning disabilities and supervising care teams. Candidates should have experience in care coordination or leadership. A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care is preferred but not essential.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Real progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Coordinator, Team Leader, or Senior Support Worker.
• Ability to supervise and mentor teams effectively.
• Understanding of person-centered care.

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

Experience in learning-disability support

Leadership skills

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!