Team Manager

Phoenix Futures; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social services charity is seeking a Team Manager for its Futures Together Social Inclusion team in Colchester. The role involves managing a community-based team, overseeing recruitment, supporting performance objectives, and promoting diversity. Ideal candidates should have experience in team management, be committed to social values, and possess strong communication skills. A rewarding salary and benefits package are included.

Benefits

Starting salary of £27,000 (pro-rata)

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Occupational sick pay

Continuous training and career development

Access to Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising and managing a team within a community-based setting.
• Commitment to the values and mission of the organization.
• Strong ability to promote diversity and equality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a team working closely with staff and management.
• Oversee recruitment and line management of volunteers.
• Support service manager in achieving performance and promoting outcomes.
• Deputize for Service Manager in meetings across Essex.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Problem-solving

Knowledge of recovery principles

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to fill the role of Team Manager within the Futures Together Social Inclusion team covering North and Mid Essex. This is a Fixed Term contract until 31/03/2027.

Role Purpose

To supervise and manage a team within a community-based setting, working closely with the staff and management team, to ensure that the service runs effectively and smoothly.

• To take responsibility for the overseeing of recruitment and line management of volunteers
• To complete audits within the service
• To work closely with service manager to ensure achievement of performance, promote the service and its outcomes to commissioners and stakeholders using innovative and accurate data measures.
• To deputise for the Service Manager at various meetings across Essex, ensuring that service agenda is promoted, and offer support to recovery coordinators.

About You

Passionate

Committed to the mission, vision, and goals of Phoenix Futures; Committed to making a difference for our client group and the communities we work in; Able to share enthusiasm for the work we do; Champions diversity and equality of opportunity.

Visionary

Identifies opportunities to expand and/or improve the service; Takes account of wider organisational, political, economic, and social challenges; Stimulates a clear sense of purpose and direction; Communicates ideas clearly and persuasively.

Knowledgeable

Is clear about what needs to be achieved; Is valued for sound application of knowledge and expertise; Has a clear understanding of what customers value; Agrees clear responsibilities and objectives to deliver results; Is committed to own continuous learning and development.

Optimistic

Encourages experimentation and drives innovation; Seeks continuously to review and improve performance; Implements corporate decisions with energy and commitment.

Brave

Is focused and determined; Challenges and is prepared to be challenged; Takes difficult decisions and measured risks; Tackles poor performance or inappropriate behaviour

Honest

Acts with integrity and upholds the Code of Conduct; Readily shares ideas and information with others; Promotes openness and discussion; Admits mistakes.

Visible

Is seen and felt regularly in and around key areas of operation; Is approachable to all; Holds regular team meetings; Encourages and supports participation in decision-making.

Your Rewards

At Phoenix we value our staff and aim to be an employer of choice. That’s why we have developed a range of benefits, including:

• Starting salary of £27,000 (pro-rata)
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Dependents leave.
• Occupational sick pay
• Season ticket loan, pension scheme, life assurance, discounts platform, and cycle scheme.
• Continuous training and career development
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access.

About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment.

Our values are what define us and ensure we work to the highest standards. We believe in being the best, we are passionate about recovery, we value our history and use it to inform our future.

We work with local authorities, other charities and service providers across the country to deliver innovative programmes and projects that change lives for the better, setting people on the path to health and emotional wellbeing.

We provide a diverse range of services, our expertise in psychosocial treatment and support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. People need psychological interventions, social support, meaningful use of time, sense of purpose and a place of safety to sustain their recovery. At our core, we support people, families, and communities to recover from drug and alcohol dependency.