Deputy Support Manager

Corehr; Earls Colne; On-site; GBP 28,642 - 35,007; Full time

Job summary

Thera East is seeking a Deputy Support Manager to assist the Support Manager in leading teams and delivering person-centered support that meets regulatory and organizational requirements.

You will mentor staff, drive continuous improvement, and design support plans while managing rota, records, and audits. Travel locally to multiple locations is required; a driving licence is essential. Driving licence is essential; DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Relevant Health and Social Care qualification 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.

Responsibilities

• Mentor teams, coach support staff and drive continuous improvement.
• Work on shift as part of the rota and act as a role model of best practice.
• Support people to design their support plans and assist with rota management.
• Maintain records, address concerns and conduct audits.
• Act as deputy for the Support Manager when needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excellent communication

Decision-making skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Digital systems proficiency

Willingness to travel locally

Education

Health and Social Care qualification Level 3+ (England)

Tools

Excel

Care planning software

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 39 hours per week

Salary: Up to £31,825.42

Annual Leave entitlement:33 days inclusive of bank holidays

Additional Information: Driving license is essential

Ref: 091773

Empower People. Inspire Teams. Lead with Purpose

At Thera East, 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 organizational requirements.

As aDeputy Support Manageryou will mentor teams, coach support staff and drive continuous improvement. You will ensure that practice leadership is developed, recognized 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 deputies 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.

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.

All posts are subject to DBS checks.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.