Support Manager

Aspire Living; Evesham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Evesham is seeking a Support Manager to lead and coach teams dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities. This full-time role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, fostering a positive culture, and promoting choice, independence, and control for those we support. Candidates should have experience in leading teams and supporting learning disabilities. Competitive salary and generous annual leave offered.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Supportive working environment

Opportunity for personal development

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Experience leading teams in a regulated care setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple teams within specified area.
• Maintain an inclusive culture and ensure compliance.
• Build relationships with individuals, families, and authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Digital Systems

Team Management

Decision-making

Education

Level 4 Health & Social Care qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Support Manager

Location: Evesham, Worcester

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 39 hours per week

Salary: Up to £36,339.97

Annual Leave entitlement: 33 days inclusive of bank holidays

Overview

Lead With Purpose. Empower With Passion.

Are you a proactive leader with the ability to drive change and support the growth and development of both individuals and teams?

At Aspire we believe that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. We are looking for a skilled and values-driven Support Manager to lead and coach our teams in delivering outstanding, person-centred Support. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the people we support live fulfilling lives with choice, independence, and control.

Responsibilities

As the Support Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and performance of several teams within a specific area. You will lead teams to maintain an inclusive transparent culture that we are very proud of at The Camden Society alongside robust regulatory, contractual and organisational compliance. The ability to lead teams to support growth and development is the key to success as is the ability to build trusted relationships with people supported friends and Family, local authorities, Thera Trust central teams and healthcare professionals to drive positive outcomes for the people we support.

Skills and Experience

• Level 4 Health & Social Care qualification (or SCQF Level 9 in Scotland), or willingness to work toward it.
• Proven experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Experience leading teams and managing service delivery in a regulated care setting.
• 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).
• Flexibility to travel locally and work across multiple locations.

Desirable

• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and managing change.
• A full UK driving licence with business insurance.

Please see the attached Benefits and Job Description before applying.

If you are ready to lead by example, create positive change, and contribute to a thriving supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Apply Now to join our dedicated team and make a difference.

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 act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including those that would otherwise be spent.