Deputy Support Manager

Thera Trust; Worcester; Sur place; GBP 29 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Thera Trust in Worcester and Droitwich is seeking a Deputy Support Manager to lead and inspire our services. You will support people with learning disabilities to live independently, while working with the Support Manager to drive high-quality, person-centred care.

You will balance hands-on support with leadership duties, coaching teams, coordinating rotas, and contributing to safeguarding and quality initiatives within our Worcestershire services.

Qualifications

• Experience in a social care management role.
• Experience directly supporting people with learning disabilities.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Flexibility to cover shifts and on-call rota.

Responsabilités

• Champion person-centred active support to build independence.
• Develop and review support plans and risk assessments.
• Coach and supervise support teams to develop skills.
• Assist with rota planning and service coordination.
• Respond to safeguarding and wellbeing matters.
• Support audits and quality improvement plans.
• Build relationships with families and professionals.
• Deputise for the Support Manager and participate in on-call rota.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

On-call experience

People management

Digital care records

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Outils

Digital care records

Description du poste

Location:Worcestershire – covering Worcester and Droitwich

Contract:Full Time, permanent

Salary: 31,825.42 per annum

Annual Leave entitlement:33 days inclusive of bank holidays

Additional Information

Driver required with own vehicle

The ability to reach each support within 25 minutes or less while on call, ready to provide hands-on support if needed.

Lead, inspire and make a real difference every day:

Are you an experienced social care professional ready to take the next step in your career? At Thera Trust, we're looking for a passionate and proactive Deputy Support Manager to help lead our services across Worcester and Droitwich, supporting people with learning disability to live fulfilling, independent lives on their own terms.

Working alongside the Support Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred support while helping to develop and inspire the teams around you. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on support with leadership responsibilities, making a direct impact on the lives of the people we support.

What makes this role special?

You'll spend time supporting people directly while also having dedicated management responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to lead from the front and make meaningful improvements every day.

As Deputy Support Manager, you will:

• Champion person-centred active support, helping people build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy greater independence.
• Work alongside people we support to develop and review support plans and risk assessments, ensuring records remain accurate and up to date.
• Coach, mentor and guide support teams, helping new and existing colleagues develop their skills and confidence through supervision and ongoing support.
• Assist with rota planning and service coordination to ensure support is tailored to each person's individual needs, goals and agreed support hours.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, health and wellbeing matters, and promote safe working practices across the services.
• Support audits, quality monitoring activities and improvement plans to maintain high standards of support.
• Build positive relationships with families, professionals and stakeholders while contributing to recruitment and team development.
• Deputise for the Support Manager when required and participate in the on-call rota, providing practical support when needed.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about social care and confident in supporting teams to deliver the very best outcomes.

You'll have:

• Experience in a social care management role.
• Experience directly supporting people with learning disabilities.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide others.
• Great organisational skills and confidence using digital care records and business systems.
• A genuine commitment to person-centred support and promoting independence.
• Flexibility to work support shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, and participate in the on-call rota.

Why join Thera Trust?

At Thera, you'll be part of a supportive organisation that values your experience, invests in your development and recognises the important work you do. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to help people with learning disabilities live happy, fulfilling lives on their own terms.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent. This role is subject to an Enhanced check should you be offered the position.