Aspire Living has an exciting opportunity available for a Support Manager to join our team based in Hereford. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £36,339.97 per annum.
Annual Leave entitlement: 33 days inclusive of bank holidays
Additional Information: Driver essential. Experience of managing day opportunities/community based teams.
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 Aspire Living, 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 underpinned by the principles of choice, independence, and control.
As the Support Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and performance of several teams with a specific focus on community activities and day support, together with two cafés and a horticultural project. You will also take a lead role in transforming the way some day support is provided creating a more flexible, person centred, community focused support solution for people with more complex support needs, enabling people to take a full and active role within their communities. You will also have a role in supporting Aspire to develop support solutions to young people and families as we look to support more young people through transition along with developing bespoke respite solutions for families & carers. You will lead and develop teams to maintain an inclusive transparent culture that we are very proud of at Aspire Living, alongside robust regulatory, contractual and organisational compliance. The ability to lead teams and ultimately support more people 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.
Theras 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 the 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.
A full UK driving licence with business insurance.
Please see the attached Benefits and Job Description before applying.
If you are 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.
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