Deputy Care Support Manager – Disability Services

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organisation based in Nottingham is seeking a Deputy Care Support Manager – Disability Services. The role involves leading a team to deliver person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities. Key responsibilities include supervising care teams, planning care records, and ensuring the safety and inclusion of individuals. Applicants should have at least a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification and experience in the field.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Commitment to diversity in the workforce

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise care teams to deliver person-centred support.
• Assist with rota planning, care records, and audits.
• Promote safety, dignity, inclusion, and independence.

Skills

Leadership experience

Experience supporting people with learning disabilities

Confident with 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: Nottingham, NG5

Contract Type: Full-time, 39 hours per week

Salary: £30,856.62 per annum

Annual Leave: 33 days (inclusive of bank holidays)

Essential: Full UK Driving Licence

About the Role

Thera East Midlands is seeking a Deputy Care Support Manager to help lead high-quality, person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities. 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 Midlands is part of a charitable group committed to empowering people with learning disabilities. 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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