Deputy Support Manager – Frome/Street, Somerset
Contract Type: Part Time
Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week, with participation in an on‑call rota
Location: Frome/Street, Somerset
Closing Date: 13/06/2026
Job Introduction
- Part Time Deputy Support Manager
- Location: Street and Frome, Somerset
- Hours per week: 22.5 (part time) and required to participate in an on‑call rota
- Required: Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs
- Driver Essential: Access to your own vehicle
We’re all about possibilities. Are you?
A great opportunity has arisen for a passionate, committed and enthusiastic person with a ‘can‑do’ attitude to help build a strong community link for the people we support and our staff teams.
We are looking for an experienced Deputy Support Manager/Senior to join our locations in Street and Frome, supporting adults with learning disabilities and Autism to live their life their way. This role will be crucial in ensuring we can continue our goal of making a difference every day to those we support.
What will you do?
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist in the day‑to‑day delivery of high‑quality, safe and person‑centred support.
- Foster excellent working relationships among all teams, families, professionals, referrers and other stakeholders.
- Assist the Support Manager in improving the support people receive, identifying meaningful opportunities for involvement of people we support in shaping their life, their home and inputting into the organisation.
- Lead by example and provide hands‑on support to people we support when required.
- Deputise for the Support Manager in their absence and be willing to work flexibly according to the needs of the organisation.
Benefits and support
- Full DBS check and enhanced DBS will be paid for.
- Entitlement to annual leave with the ability to buy additional leave.
- Fully funded health cash plan, providing access to a 24‑hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians and other health benefits.
- Wagestream – a money‑management app that gives access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more.
Eligibility and legal statements
Affinity Trust does not presently hold a sponsorship licence. We are committed to being Disability Confident and guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
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