Manager – Learning Disabilities / Mental Health

An opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager to join a not-for-profit adult social care organisation supporting people with disabilities, autism and mental health support needs.

As a Team Manager, you willlead and manage a registered care service, ensuring person-centred support, effective team leadership, safety and regulatory compliance.

This full-time role offers salary of £40,000 for 37.5 work hours and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching and developing colleagues in person-centred support practices and approaches.
• Managing risks effectively by ensuring individual needs, preferences and priorities are understood, with families involved where appropriate.
• Overseeing personalised rota planning across day, night and overnight support to reflect the needs, interests and goals of the people supported.
• Managing key working responsibilities and supporting individuals through referral, assessment and review processes.
• Developing person-centred support plans that reflect lifestyle choices, support networks and what is important to each individual.
• Promoting greater choice, independence and control for the people supported.
• Monitoring quality and safety measures, completing required audits and ensuring resources are managed effectively.
• Addressing concerns promptly and maintaining high standards across the service.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Team Manager, Service manager, Supported living manager or in a similar role.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Background embedding person-centred approaches within a care setting.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations, Essential Care Standards, safeguarding and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• A track record of promoting choice and control for people with learning disabilities.
• Understanding of the challenges that people with disabilities may experience.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate a team.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle-to-work
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced DBS paid for by the organisation
• Gym membership and technology purchases
• Opportunities for learning and professional development

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