At a Glance
- Tasks: Empower teams to support adults with learning disabilities in living their best lives.
- Company: Affinity Trust, dedicated to helping people live meaningful lives.
- Benefits: Access to pay as you earn, health plans, discounts, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building a supportive community.
- Qualifications: Experience managing support for individuals with learning disabilities and strong understanding of regulations.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 29000 £ per year.
Location: Leicester (LE3)
Annual Salary: £36,514.24
Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours)
Training Provided: Opportunity to complete NVQ/QCF Diploma Level 5
Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Supporting people to live great lives. Affinity Trust helps people live meaningful lives on their own terms. As a Support Manager, you will play a key role in supporting adults with learning disabilities at our care home in Leicester, helping them to live life the way they choose.
How will I make a difference?
- You will empower your teams to support people to live their lives their way with creativity, patience and empathy.
- You will build a community of support to achieve great outcomes for people through your relationships with teams, families and professional bodies.
- You will be a role model to your team, building a culture of belonging.
- You will be willing to work flexibly to meet the organisation's needs, with regular presence at locations and on-call support on a rota basis.
What do I need to demonstrate in my application?
- Previous experience managing support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
- Plan, monitor and evaluate continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong practical understanding of CQC/SCI Regulations and reporting requirements, and ability to undertake CQC registration if required.
- Confidence in using Microsoft Office programmes such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
- Willing and able to participate in the on-call support rota.
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 – reimbursement of the Blue Light Card membership for discounts in shops and restaurants.
- Simply Health – fully funded health cash plans including 24‑hour GP, money‑back prescriptions, dental, optician and other health benefits.
- Pension and Life Assurance – enrollment into Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme.
Additional Information: If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check. We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. 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. Please contact our recruitment team for further information.
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Support Manager - Leicester (LE3) employer: Affinity Trust
Affinity Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Located in Leicester, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through training opportunities such as NVQ/QCF Diploma Level 5, alongside comprehensive benefits like health cash plans and flexible working arrangements. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding career in a community-focused environment.
