Manager - Learning Disabilities / Mental Health

Additional Resources Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd is seeking a Team Manager to lead a registered care service in support of people with disabilities, autism and mental health needs. The role focuses on person-centred support, strong team leadership, safety and regulatory compliance.

The position is full-time with a salary of £40,000 for 37.5 hours per week, plus benefits. You will oversee service delivery, planning, audits and continuous service improvement.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 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.