At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with learning disabilities and Autism to live their life their way.
- Company: Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Access to pay as you earn, health plans, discounts, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in people's lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs and a valid driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 Β£ per year.
Contract Type: Full Time
Working Hours: 37.5
Location:
Closing Date: 20/08/2026
Job Introduction:
Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) & required to participate in on-call rota.
- Required: You must be a driver with access to your own vehicle.
- Required: Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
- Required: Prepared to complete the PROACT-SCIPr-UK training program to become a trainer and deliver the course.
- Desired: Experience with Positive Behavioural Support.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
A great opportunity has arisen for a passionate, committed and enthusiastic person with a 'can do' attitude to help build a strong community link for the people we support and our staff teams.
We are looking for an experienced Deputy Support Manager to join our locations across Leicester, supporting adults with learning disabilities and Autism to live their life their way. What we do matters so we are looking for someone with a strong track record of sector based experience in a senior post. This role will be crucial in ensuring we can continue our goal of making a difference every day to those we support.
This is a full-time role and you will need to work flexibly as required and be prepared to take part in the out of hours On-call rota.
What will you do?
- As a Deputy Support Manager, you will assist in the day-to-day delivery of high-quality, safe, and person-centred support.
- You will foster excellent working relationships amongst all teams, families, professionals, referrers, and all other stakeholders.
- Assist the Support Manager to improve the support people receive, identifying meaningful opportunities for involvement of people we support in shaping their life, their home and inputting into the organisation.
- Lead by example and provide hands-on support to people we support when required.
- Deputise for the Support Manager in their absence and be willing to work flexibly according to the needs of the organisation.
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.
- Pension and Life Assurance - you'll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.
- We will apply and pay for your enhanced DBS.
If you're ready to make a positive impact and support others in achieving their goals, we'd love to hear from you. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can thrive. 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.
Deputy Support Manager - Markfield, Leicestershire (LE67) & Glen Parva, Leicestershire (LE2) employer: Affinity Trust
Affinity Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. Located in the beautiful area of Wells/Street, Somerset, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities, including NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care. Our commitment to staff well-being is reflected in our attractive benefits package, which includes a subsidised health plan and pension scheme, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about empowering others.