Team Manager

United Response; Mansfield Woodhouse; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading disability support organization in Mansfield Woodhouse is seeking a Team Manager to provide guidance and support to staff while ensuring high-quality, person-centred care for individuals. Your role will involve mentoring your team, managing staffing resources, and building relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience in social care and strong leadership skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits including enhanced sick pay, training opportunities, and a generous annual leave policy.

Benefits

Enhanced sick and maternity/paternity pay

Free health and wellbeing services

Workplace pension scheme

Discounts from over 3,500 retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
• Strong ability to supervise and motivate staff.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and undertake on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership to your team through mentoring and positive role modelling.
• Manage staffing resources, including rotas and budget planning.
• Conduct quality and health and safety checks in line with legal and organisational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

IT Proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Social Care Management

Job description

Job Title: Team Manager

As a Team Manager, you will work closely with the Service Manager to ensure high-quality, person-centred care and support for the people we assist. You will lead, mentor, and develop your team while fostering an environment of growth and positivity.

1. Provide guidance and leadership to your team through mentoring and positive role modelling.
2. Ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, promptly reporting any risks or concerns.
3. Supervise and support staff with regular meetings and professional development plans.
4. Oversee staff induction, training, and performance management.
5. Ensure person-centred support plans are up to date and effectively implemented.
6. Manage staffing resources, including rotas and budget planning.
7. Conduct quality and health and safety checks in line with legal and organisational standards.
8. Build and nurture relationships with families, advocates, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
9. Support individuals in securing and maintaining voluntary or paid employment opportunities.
10. Facilitate team meetings and manage legal and health-related notifications.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
• NVQ Level 3 in Social Care Management (or equivalent).
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• IT proficiency and confidence in using various systems and packages.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and undertake on-call duties.
• Willingness to travel between locations and attend off-site training.
• At least 12 months of experience in an adult social care setting.
• Manager experience is preferred but not necessary.

Additional Information:

United Response is a Disability Confident employer and a leader in supporting applicants with disabilities, guaranteeing an interview for those who meet the minimum criteria.

Benefits include:

• Enhanced sick and maternity/paternity pay
• Time and a half for bank holiday working
• Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership
• Free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing, and advice services
• Fully paid training and nationally recognised qualifications
• Generous annual leave
• UR STARS recognition program
• Workplace pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Travel to work scheme
• Discounts from over 3,500 retailers
• Two wellbeing days per year

United Response is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity in the workplace.