Deputy Support Manager

Corehr; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Thera Trust is seeking a Deputy Support Manager to assist the Support Manager in leading teams and delivering person-centered support that meets regulatory, contractual and organisational requirements. You will mentor staff, manage rotas, maintain records, address concerns, and deputise when needed, while empowering people to exercise rights and independence.

This role requires relevant health and social care qualification, leadership or coaching experience, and willingness to travel across

Qualifications

• Qualification in Health and Social Care Level 3+ (England) or SCQF 7+ (Scotland).
• Proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Leadership or coaching experience desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and care regulations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with digital systems (e.g. Excel, care planning software).
• Willingness to travel locally and work across locations.

Responsibilities

• Mentor teams, coach support staff, and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead practice leadership and role modelling on shifts.
• Assist with rota management and record keeping.
• Support design of individual support plans and address concerns.
• Conduct audits and deputise for the Support Manager when needed.
• Promote inclusion, rights and independence for people supported.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Safeguarding knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Health and Social Care Level 3+ (England) / SCQF 7+

Tools

Excel

Care planning software

Job description

Annual Leave entitlement:?? days inclusive of bank holidays

Ref: 092873

Empower People. Inspire Teams. Lead with Purpose

At Thera Trust we believe people with a learning disability should be leaders in society. We are looking for a Deputy Support Manager to assist the Support Manager in leading teams, to deliver person-centered support that meets regulatory, contractual, and organisational requirements.

As a Deputy Support Manager you will mentor teams, coach support staff and drive continuous improvement. You will ensure that practice leadership is developed, recognised and reflected in all we do as you work on shift as part of the working rota enabling you to act as a role model of best practice.

You will support people to design their support plans, assist with rota management, help maintain records, address concerns, conduct audits, and deputise for the Support Manager when needed. At all times aim to empower individuals, promote inclusion, rights & independence, whilst adhering to policies and acting as an ambassador for the company

Thera’s Vision

• Thera will show that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.


• Thera will be controlled by people with a learning disability.


• People supported by Thera can say how their Thera company is directed and managed.


• People with a learning disability will design the support they want from Thera.


• Thera will respect the rights and wishes of people at work, at home and in the community.


• People with a learning disability will check the quality of support from their Thera company.


• Thera Group will be led by a charity

Skills & Experience

• Relevant Health and Social Care qualification at Level 3 or above (England) or SCQF 7 or above (Scotland).


• Proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities.


• Leadership or coaching experience is desirable.


• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and care regulations.


• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision‑making skills.


• Confidence in using digital systems (e.g. Excel, care planning software).


• Flexible working hours, willingness to travel locally and work across multiple locations.

Please see the attached Benefits and Job Description before applying.

If you’re ready to lead by example, create positive change, and contribute to a thrivingsupportive environment, we would love to hear from you! to join our dedicated team and make a difference.

E: [e-mail] T: 01476 513934

Thera is an equal opportunities 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.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this role, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent. All posts are subject to DBS checks.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we interview and offer the right