Support Manager in Bury

£36,339.37 per year, pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time (39 hours per week)

Annual Leave entitlement: 33 days inclusive of bank holidays

Additional Information: Driving licence with access to your own vehicle essential

Reference: 089814

Lead With Purpose. Empower With Passion.

Are you a proactive leader with the ability to drive change and support the growth and development of both individuals and teams? At Ansar Projects, we believe that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. We are looking for a skilled and values-driven Support Manager to lead and coach our teams in delivering outstanding, person-centred Support. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the people we support live fulfilling lives with choice, independence, and control.

As the Support Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and performance of several teams within a specific area. Leading teams to maintain an inclusive transparent culture that we are very proud of at Ansar Projects alongside robust regulatory, contractual and organisational compliance. The ability to lead teams to support growth and development is the key to success as is the ability to build trusted relationships with people supported, friends and family, local authorities, Thera Trust central teams and healthcare professionals to drive positive outcomes for the people we support.

Thera’s Vision:

• Thera will show that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.
• Thera will be controlled by people with a learning disability.
• People supported by Thera can say how their Thera company is directed and managed.
• People with a learning disability will design the support they want from Thera.
• Thera will respect the rights and wishes of people at work, at home and in the community.
• People with a learning disability will check the quality of support from their Thera company.
• Thera Group will be led by a charity.

Skills and Experience:

• 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.
• Flexibility to travel locally and work across multiple locations.

Desirable:

• Experience in coaching, mentoring, and managing change.
• A full UK driving licence with business insurance.

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.

Apply Now to join our dedicated team and make a difference.

Contact: Newtalentthera.co.uk | T: 01476 513934

Thera 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. All posts are subject to DBS checks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent.