At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with learning disabilities and lead a dedicated team to enhance their lives.
- Company: Join a compassionate organisation committed to person-centred support.
- Benefits: Access your pay early, health plans, discounts, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs and a valid driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 30713 - 30713 £ per year.
- Job Summary
- Annual Salary: £30,713.86
- Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) and required to participate in on-call rota
Responsibilities
- Assist in the day‑to‑day delivery of high‑quality, safe, and person‑centred support.
- Foster excellent working relationships among all teams, families, professionals, referrers, and 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.
Requirements
- You must be a driver with access to your own vehicle.
- Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
- Prepared to complete the PROACT‑SCIPr‑UK training program to become a trainer and deliver the course.
- Desired
- Experience with Positive Behavioural Support.
Benefits
- 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 – reimbursement of Blue Light Card membership for discounts in favourite shops and restaurants.
- Simply Health – fully funded health cash plans providing 24‑hour GP access, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and many more health benefits.
- Pension and Life Assurance – enrollment in Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.
- Enhanced DBS will be applied for and paid by the organisation.
- Disability Confident Statement
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.
Contact
For accessible format of this vacancy or any recruitment related documentation, please e‑mail: Recruitment@affinitytrust. org
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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.
