Deputy Support Manager

The Camden Society; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Deputy Support Manager to assist in leading teams and delivering person-centered support. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications, strong leadership skills, and experience in support for people with learning disabilities. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, with a commitment to empowerment and inclusion.

Benefits

Annual Leave entitlement of 33 days including bank holidays

Opportunity to empower and support individuals

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK drivers licence and have access to your own vehicle.
• Experience in mentoring and coaching support staff.

Responsibilities

• Mentor teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure team members design their support plans.
• Assist with rota management and maintain records.
• Address concerns and conduct audits.

Skills

Relevant Health and Social Care qualification at Level 3 or above

Proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities

Leadership or coaching experience

Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and care regulations

Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills

Confidence in using digital systems

Flexible working hours and willingness to travel

Education

Relevant Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Job Details

• Job Title: Deputy Support Manager
• Location: Abingdon & Didcot, Oxfordshire
• Contract: Full Time
• Hours: 39 hours per week
• Salary: £30,856.62 per annum
• Annual Leave entitlement: 33 days inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional Information: Must hold a full UK drivers licence and have access to your own vehicle to travel between support addresses
• Ref: 083473

Overview

Empower People. Inspire Teams. Lead with Purpose

At The Camden Society, 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.

Responsibilities

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 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.

Benefits and Job Description

Please see the attached Benefits and Job Description before applying.

Contact

E: [e-mail] OR T: 01476 513934

Equal Opportunity

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.

Legal Information

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.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate.