Deputy Support Manager

Thera East Midlands; Skegness; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of support in Skegness is seeking a Deputy Support Manager to assist the Support Manager in leading teams. You will deliver person-centered support and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with a Health and Social Care qualification. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of 33 days

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Relevant Health and Social Care qualification at Level 3 or above ( England ) is required.
• Proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities is essential.
• Leadership or coaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Mentor teams, coach support staff, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure practice leadership is developed and reflected in all activities.
• Support individuals in designing their support plans.

Skills

Health and Social Care qualification at Level 3 or above

Experience supporting people with learning disabilities

Leadership or coaching experience

Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and care regulations

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Confidence in using digital systems

Flexible working hours

Education

Relevant Health and Social Care qualification

Tools

Excel

Care planning software

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Deputy Support Manager
Location: Skegness, Butterick & Kirton
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: A Driver is essential for this role
Ref: 084273

Overview

Empower People. Inspire Teams. Lead with Purpose.
At Thera East Midlands, 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

Please see the attached Benefits and Job Description before applying.

Contact

E: [e-mail]
T: 01476 513934

Equal Opportunities

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

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.