SO16 Team Manager

SNAP Care; Rownhams; Hybrid; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Southampton is seeking a Care Team Manager to oversee a team supporting a young adult with complex needs. This hybrid role involves managing day-to-day operations, advocating for the client, and ensuring a supportive environment. The ideal candidate has hands-on management experience in social care, excellent communication skills, and is committed to fostering an inclusive team culture. A minimum of 2 years of management experience is required, with applications open to female candidates only.

Benefits

Flexible working schedule

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in management/senior role within health and social care.
• Female applicants only due to client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the running of the care team.
• Manage schedules, recruitment, and supervisions.
• Advocate for the client and support their independence.

Skills

Management experience

Care coordination

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of CQC standards

Job description

Overview

Care Team Manager, Southampton, SO16. Opportunity available for an experienced manager to oversee the running of a large home care team assisting a young adult with complex care needs. Hybrid role. 3 x 9 hours shifts. Offering £32,000.00 + Gross per Annum.

Role details

Nearest Tube/Station: Not applicable. A driver with your own car is essential.

Wage/Salary: £23.00 Weekdays £24.00 Weekends. Gross per Hour £32,000.00 + Gross per Annum

Driver Essential? Yes, with own car to travel to the client s home, meetings, and appointments. Mileage paid.

Essential: A minimum of 2 years experience in management / lead / senior role within health and social care. Open to female applicants only

Start Date: ASAP

Days & Hours: 27 hours per week over 3 days. Working days and times to be mutually agreed. 2 days of remote working, and 1 day on site with the client and team.

Family/Client Pets: Yes, 2 dogs (living with Ivy s parents, although visit Ivy s home regularly)

Recruiter: Suhada Jade

About this client

Ivy is 19 years old and is returning home after a fabulous couple of years at a residential college. Although Ivy is returning to her family home, the set-up is very different, and she now has her own self-contained apartment. Her family home has been thoughtfully separated to provide her with her own private space. Ivy will have her own separate entrance, which will allow her greater independence while remaining close to her family. Ivy has hemiplegic cerebral palsy (left side), a learning disability, is neurodivergent / autistic, sensory processing difficulties and drug-resistant epilepsy. Ivy is mobile and communicates verbally, however, she can experience extreme fatigue, and requires support with her mobility, motor control and self-regulation. She is full of life, has a great sense of humour and loves to engage with others, and participate in activities!

Overview of role

There is a team of 10 Support Workers currently providing 2:1 day care, and 1:1 waking night support to Ivy. The day-to-day admin duties are managed by a Team Leader, and the Team Manager s position is to oversee the full running of the care package. The Team Manager position is a dynamic and collaborative role from managing rota s, recruitment, completing supervisions to care co-ordination management, and everything in between, most important being Ivy s advocate and supporting the full process so that she can lead an independent life with the right care and support in place. You will have exceptionally high standards of practice and be committed to creating a forward-thinking, respectful, and inclusive team culture and working environment. The Team Manager will work closely alongside Ivy s parents. Full job description and job specifications are available for shortlisted applicants.

Who this job would suit

A manager with hands-on experience of leading a team, care co-ordination, working alongside stakeholders, healthcare professionals, and organisations. Knowledge and experience of CQC standards and procedures, highly desirable. You will be client focused, highly organised, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

What’s great about this job

This opportunity is unique, positions like this are rare, particularly offering a flexible and remote working schedule. Ivy is embarking on an exciting next step, and you will be an integral part of the team ensuring it is a smooth process. This is a permanent contract. Apply today and Snap Care will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Who is recruiting for this role?

Our client is using our Shortlist Service. Snap Care will screen applications to confirm the essential criteria for the position is met. The client will then continue the recruitment process. By applying for this vacancy, you agree to us sending your CV and contact details to our client. Please note, unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for any of our vacancies.

When a specific gender is essential, it is considered a genuine occupational requirement under paragraph 1, schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, for a female or male worker to work with our client.