Annual Leave entitlement: 33 days inclusive of bank holidays
Additional Information: For this particular role you must hold a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle, with insurance that allows business use.
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 Thera (Scotland), 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 will play a pivotal role in ensuring the people we support live fulfilling lives with choice, independence, and control.
About the Support Manager role
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 Thera (Scotland)) 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:
SCQF Level 9 qualification in Social Care 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.
Desirable:
Experience in coaching, mentoring, and managing change.
What are the Benefits?
Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
Flexible working hours for work life balance
Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks)
33 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
Employee support line to support you and your family
Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
Contributory Pension Scheme
Free Enhanced DBS check
Refer a friend and earn up to £300
Cycle to Work Scheme
Well-being initiatives
Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work
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 as our Support Manager!
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.
*Female only qualifies under Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act
All posts are subject to PVG 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
Salary description
£36339.00 - £36339.00 per year