Learning Disabilities Support Manager - Newbury

Affinity Trust; Newbury; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the UK is seeking a passionate leader to inspire teams and provide meaningful support to adults with learning disabilities. Located in Newbury, the role requires experience in care leadership, alongside a dedication to person-centered support. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of care regulations and a genuine passion for building independence among those they support, alongside various employee benefits.

Benefits

Access to pay as you earn

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Fully funded health cash plans

Flexible salary reductions for items

Pension and Life Assurance schemes

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team.
• Ability to motivate and nurture teams.
• Willingness to share responsibility in the on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and guide teams to support individuals.
• Build strong relationships with families and professionals.
• Be a role model for kindness and respect.
• Provide flexible support across services.

Skills

Experience leading support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs

Passion for person-centred care

Knowledge of CQC/SCI regulations

Strong organisational skills

Digital tools like Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Location: Newbury, West Berkshire

Annual Salary: £38,755

Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours)

Training Provided: Opportunity to complete NVQ/QCF Diploma Level 5

Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle.

Sponsorship is not available for this position

Do you believe everyone deserves the chance to live life their way?

We're looking for a passionate leader who can inspire and lead teams to create truly meaningful support for adults with learning disabilities across our supported living locations in West Berkshire.

Put People First

The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, you\'ll be helping them to gain confidence, build independence, and enjoy opportunities that matter to them. Your role is to inspire and enable teams to deliver support that is person-centred, compassionate, and shaped around the needs and aspirations of the people we support.

How You\'ll Make a Difference

• Inspire and guide your teams to support people in living their life, their way.
• Build strong and trusting relationships with families, colleagues, and professionals so everyone works together to achieve the best outcomes.
• Be a role model for kindness, respect, and inclusion, building a culture where people feel they belong.
• Offer flexibility and presence across services, with shared responsibility for on-call support.

What We\'re Looking For

• Experience leading support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• A genuine passion for person-centred care, with the ability to motivate and nurture your teams.
• Knowledge of CQC/SCI regulations and the confidence to manage compliance requirements.
• Strong organisational skills and confidence using everyday digital tools like Microsoft Office.
• A willingness to share responsibility in the on-call rota and be actively present across our services.

At its heart, this role is about helping people thrive and leading your team to make it happen.

What benefits will I have?

• Stream - an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
• Blue light card - we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants.
• Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and access to many more health benefits.
• Vivup - spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year.
• Buy and sell annual leave - transfer windows open twice a year.
• Pension and Life Assurance - you\'ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.

We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as

Join us in building a community where everyone belongs, and where every day is a chance to help someone thrive.

If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check.

Please note that we are actively shortlisting candidates throughout the duration of the advert, interviews will be held as soon as possible and we will make an offer immediately if we find the right candidate. Apply without delay!

We\'re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

If you require any assistance to find out about current vacancies, making an application, or need any recruitment related documentation in a more accessible format please send us a message