Support Manager (Learning Disability Service)
Location: covering Newmarket, Mildenhall and Gazeley, Suffolk
Salary: Up to £36,339.97
The role
You will be responsible for leading and managing several teams within a specific area, ensuring quality support is delivered to people which meets their needs and preferences along with complying with regulatory, contractual, legislative and organisational requirements. Implementing person-centred support that improves the outcomes for people we support while ensuring people are in control of their lives.
This is a permanent, full-time role (39 hours per week)
About you
As the Support Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of several teams within a specific area.
- Lead Teams: Cultivate an inclusive and transparent culture, ensuring robust compliance with regulatory, contractual, and organisational standards.
- Drive Growth: Lead teams to support the professional growth and development of staff.
- Build Relationships: Establish trusted relationships with people supported, their friends and family, local authorities, central support teams, and healthcare professionals to drive positive outcomes.
What You’ll Bring - Support Manager (Learning Disability Service)
We're looking for a candidate who is passionate about quality care and leadership:
- 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.
All posts are subject to DBSchecks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; you must declare all convictions or cautions, including those that would otherwise be spent.
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! Please apply now to join our dedicated team and make a real difference.
We are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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