Deputy Support Manager

We are looking for a Deputy Support Manager to assist the Support Manager in leading teams, to deliver person-cantered support that meets regulatory, contractual, and organisational requirements.\n\nAs 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.\n\nThera Vision\n\nThera will show that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.\n\t\nThera will be controlled by people with a learning disability.\n\t\nPeople supported by Thera can say how their Thera company is directed and managed.\n\t\nPeople with a learning disability will design the support they want from Thera.\n\t\nThera will respect the rights and wishes of people at work, at home and in the community.\n\t\nPeople with a learning disability will check the quality of support from their Thera company.\n\t\nThera Group will be led by a charity\n\nSkills & Experience\n\nRelevant Health and Social Care qualification at Level 3 or above (England) or SCQF 7 or above (Scotland).\n\t\nProven experience supporting people with learning disabilities.\n\t\nLeadership or coaching experience is desirable.\n\t\nKnowledge of safeguarding, health and safety, and care regulations.\n\t\nExcellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.\n\t\nConfidence in using digital systems (e.g. Excel, care planning software).\n\t\nFlexible working hours, willingness to travel locally and work across multiple locations.\n\nIf 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 as our Deputy Support Manager!\n\nThera 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.\n\nAll 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