Deputy Care Support Manager – Disability Services

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Colchester is seeking a Deputy Care Support Manager to lead high-quality, person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification and experience in disability care. You will support care teams, manage care delivery, and promote safety and inclusion. This role offers a full-time position with a salary of £30,856.62 per annum.

Benefits

33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with safeguarding and care regulations.
• Flexible and willing to travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise care teams to deliver person-centred support.
• Model best practice in disability care.

Skills

Leadership experience

Experience supporting people with learning disabilities

Confident using digital tools

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

Tools

Excel

Care planning systems

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Care Support Manager – Disability Services

Location: Lexden, Colchester, Essex

Contract Type: Full-time, 39 hours per week

Salary: £30,856.62 per annum

Annual Leave: 33 days (inclusive of bank holidays)

About the Role

Thera East is seeking a Deputy Care Support Manager to help lead high-quality, person-centred support for adults with A learning disability. You'll work closely with the Support Manager to manage care delivery across services, providing hands-on leadership and mentoring to support teams.

This is a key leadership role for someone passionate about delivering empowering, inclusive, and rights-focused disability care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and supervise care teams to deliver person-centred support
• Work on shift, modelling best practice in disability care
• Assist with rota planning, care records, and audits
• Support individuals in designing their own support plans
• Deputise for the Support Manager as needed
• Promote safety, dignity, inclusion, and independence

About You

• Level 3 (or above) Health & Social Care qualification
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities
• Knowledge of safeguarding, care regulations, and health & safety
• Leadership or coaching experience (formal or informal)
• Confident using digital tools (e.g., Excel, care planning systems)
• Flexible and willing to travel locally across services

Why Join Us

Thera East 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 East 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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