Team Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Job summary

Choice Support seeks a Team Manager to lead a support team at a service for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. The role focuses on keeping individual support plans current, guiding staff through training and settling-in, and running rotas and safe staffing with the management team.

Candidates should have around two years in social care and hold Level 3 in Health & Social Care and Leadership & Management or be willing to work towards it.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Health & Social Care and Leadership & Management or willingness to work towards it.
• Around two years' experience in social care.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Keep individual support plans up to date reflecting people’s needs.
• Support and guide the team, including training new staff.
• Plan rotas and recruit to ensure adequate staffing.
• Collaborate with management to run services smoothly.
• Lead by example, maintain safety, respect, and clear communication.
• Keep accurate records and conduct regular quality checks.
• Hold monthly staff development meetings and participate in on‑call rota.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Documentation

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care and Leadership & Management

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams)

Job description

Team Manager leading a support team at a Choice Support service for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. The post centres on keeping individual support plans current, guiding staff through training and settling-in, and running rotas and safe staffing alongside the management team. It is full-time at 39 hours with community work, an on‑call rota and occasional evening or weekend shifts, and no previous management experience is required. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship, as Choice Support cannot sponsor new staff.

What the job involves

• Keep individual support plans up to date so they reflect what people want and need, helping them build confidence, skills and independence
• Support and guide the team, including helping new staff settle in and ensuring they have the training they need
• Plan rotas, recruit new team members and make sure there are enough staff to meet people's needs
• Work closely with the management team to keep the service running smoothly
• Lead by example, build positive relationships and communicate clearly, ensuring people are safe, respected and supported
• Keep good records and carry out regular quality checks to keep support standards high
• Hold monthly support and development meetings with team members
• Take part in the on‑call rota, with occasional evening or weekend work when needed
• Work in the community and attend meetings or training as required

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Health & Social Care and Leadership & Management, or willingness to work towards it

Experience

• Around two years' experience in social care
• Understanding of managing risk and recognising when someone needs extra support

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of key legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding
• Confidence using Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and care management systems
• Organised, able to keep accurate records and understand the importance of documentation and confidentiality
• Kind, positive, good listener and communicator with a flexible approach

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship
• DBS check, reference checks and review of work history

Nice to have

• Experience in supported living, residential or community services

What’s offered

• Support to build leadership skills and confidence in the role