Team Manager

Kaufman Friedman Plotnicki & Grun, LLP; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a dedicated Team Manager to lead a Supported Living project in the scenic Lake District. This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in Learning Disability services, who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. You will be responsible for managing a caring team, ensuring the safe delivery of services, and fostering a positive workplace culture. With a commitment to employee development and a flexible work-life balance, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment where your leadership skills can shine. If you are ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we invite you to apply today!

Benefits

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

£500 paid upon completion of probation

DBS funded by employer

Private Health Care scheme

Employee assistance program

Awards for length of service

Discounts for leisure and lifestyle

Opportunities for qualifications and training

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a CQC regulated service is essential.
• Must be caring and passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Supported Living project in Kendal, ensuring safe service delivery.
• Drive customer goals and promote rights of each individual.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

IT Software Competence

Innovative Thinking

Flexibility

Education

Level 5 Qualification in Leadership and Management

Job description

Team Manager

Location: Kendal, Cumbria
Salary: £28,574- £30,066.40 per annum pro rata + Benefits
Contract: Permanent (requires a full DBS paid by employer)
Hours: 28 hours per week
Closing Date: We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when we feel we have enough suitable candidates

Benefits - We Are Offering:

1. 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing with length of service, pro rata for part time roles
2. £500 paid upon completion of probation period
3. DBS funded by Oaklea
4. Private Health Care scheme funded by Oaklea
5. Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
6. Awards with length of service
7. Discounts for leisure and lifestyle
8. Opportunities to undertake qualifications and bespoke training and development

Are you looking to work in the beautiful Lake District? We are looking for a friendly, caring and enthusiastic person to manage one of our established teams in Kendal, Cumbria.

Is your background in Learning Disability services?

Oaklea's Adult Care Home in Kendal provides care and support to people with learning disabilities.

Have you been a Team Manager within a CQC regulated activity service previously? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Team Manager - What We Need from You:

We are looking to appoint a Team Manager to manage a Supported Living project near Kendal, Cumbria who is:

1. Experienced, caring and passionate in making a difference to adults with a Learning Disability
2. Responsible for the safe delivery of the service
3. Focused on driving customers' goals, outcomes, and aspirations
4. Promoting the rights of each customer
5. A strong leader, supportive, empathetic, and organized
6. Innovative in their approach
7. Able to embrace a positive workplace culture
8. Competent with IT software
9. Willing to learn and mentor colleagues
10. Passionate about the role
11. Flexible to provide support with shift cover when required

Our Mission is to support and care for people and communities so they can learn, develop, and thrive with kindness at the heart of what we do.

Working at Oaklea brings with it the benefits of a healthy, flexible work-life balance, mixing working from home and on-site, and will include some on-call work via rota.

You may be required to visit locations around Kendal and therefore must be able to travel independently.

You will ideally hold a qualification (Level 5 or above) in Leadership and Management, and a company training plan is available to support the ideal candidate into their role.

You will be part of our wider management team that influences change and shares experiences across our organization in support of our customers and employees. If this role interests you and you are ready for a challenge and a career with Oaklea, then we look forward to meeting with you!

Come and join a team on a new adventure of supported living with people of differing abilities, supporting individuals who love being active and are looking for new ways to be involved in their community. Click on ‘APPLY' today forwarding a recent copy of your CV and cover letter for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please