Care Support Manager

Company: Crooton
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Location: Newmarket
Job Description:

Support Manager (Learning Disability Service)

Location: covering Newmarket, Mildenhall and Gazeley, Suffolk

Salary: Up to £36,339.97

The role

You will be responsible for leading and managing several teams within a specific area, ensuring quality support is delivered to people which meets their needs and preferences along with complying with regulatory, contractual, legislative and organisational requirements. Implementing person-centred support that improves the outcomes for people we support while ensuring people are in control of their lives.

This is a permanent, full-time role (39 hours per week)

About you

As the Support Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and performance of several teams within a specific area.

  • Lead Teams: Cultivate an inclusive and transparent culture, ensuring robust compliance with regulatory, contractual, and organisational standards.
  • Drive Growth: Lead teams to support the professional growth and development of staff.
  • Build Relationships: Establish trusted relationships with people supported, their friends and family, local authorities, central support teams, and healthcare professionals to drive positive outcomes.

What You’ll Bring – Support Manager (Learning Disability Service)

We’re looking for a candidate who is passionate about quality care and leadership:

  • 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.
  • Confidence in using digital systems (e.g. Excel, care planning software).
  • Flexibility to travel locally and work across multiple locations.

All posts are subject toDBSchecks. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; you must declare all convictions or cautions, including those that would otherwise be spent.

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! Please apply now to join our dedicated team and make a real difference.

We are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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Posted: March 25th, 2026