Manager : Learning Disabilities / Mental Health

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to work

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced DBS paid for by the group

Gym membership

Technology purchases

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Team Manager for a not-for-profit adult social care organisation supporting people with disabilities, autism and mental health needs. You will lead a registered care service, ensuring person-centred support, strong team leadership, safety and regulatory compliance.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with a salary of around £40,000, plus benefits. You will oversee rota planning, manage risks, develop support plans and promote choice and independence for people supported.

Qualifications

• Experience as Team Manager or similar role in care.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Background embedding person-centred approaches within a care setting.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations, Essential Care Standards, safeguarding and regulatory frameworks.
• Track record promoting choice and control for people with learning disabilities.
• Understanding challenges faced by people with disabilities.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop colleagues in person-centred support.
• Manage risks by understanding individual needs and involving families.
• Oversee personalised rota planning across day, night and overnight shifts.
• Support individuals through referral, assessment and review processes.
• Develop person-centred support plans reflecting lifestyle and networks.
• Promote greater choice, independence and control for people supported.
• Monitor quality and safety, complete audits and manage resources.
• Address concerns promptly and maintain high service standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Person-centred support

Risk management

Rota planning

Assessment & review

Support plan development

Promoting choice & independence

Quality & safety audits

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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 will lead and manage a registered care service, ensuring person:centred support, effective team leadership, safety and regulatory compliance.

This full:time role offers salary of A GBP 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.

Whats 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