Support Manager

Thera Trust; Paignton; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization seeks a Support Manager to drive positive change and provide outstanding support for individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves leading teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering relationships within the community. If you're passionate about making a difference and have strong leadership skills, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Experience in a regulated care setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and care regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach teams to deliver person-centred support.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Build relationships with individuals, families, and local authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-Making

Flexibility

Education

Level 4 Health & Social Care qualification

Job description

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Job Title: Support Manager

Location: Paignton and Brixham

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 39 hours per week

Salary: Up to £34,28. This will be increasing up to £36,37 on the 1st of July

Annual Leave entitlement: 33 days inclusive of bank holidays

Additional Information: Driver Essential

Ref: 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 Thera South West, 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.

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

Thera’s 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 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're 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.

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