Team Manager

Rehability UK Support Services Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Employee benefits platform

Pension

Job summary

Rehability UK Support Services Ltd is seeking a confident Team Manager to lead a group of supported living services in Tewkesbury. You will drive high standards, supervise a team and ensure person-centred support for adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.

The role focuses on leadership and operational oversight, with occasional direct support as required. A Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification and experience in adult social care are essential.

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3+ qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in adult social care settings.
• Understanding of person-centred support for learning disabilities/autism/mental health.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Team Leaders, Senior Support Workers and Support Workers.
• Manage staff rotas and maintain safe, effective staffing levels.
• Complete supervisions, appraisals, probation reviews and performance management.
• Monitor service quality and complete audits across care records, medication, finances, health and safety, and support planning.
• Oversee staff training, induction and competency; manage incidents, safeguarding concerns.
• Ensure up-to-date risk assessments and support plans; promote independence and inclusion.
• Build positive relationships with families, social workers, commissioners and healthcare teams.
• Attend reviews and provide clear information on outcomes and risks.
• Participate in on-call rota and lead staff meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Rota management

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

ABOUT US

We are a well-known Healthcare group with reliable, dedicated, and professional staff within our services already! We care for adults aged 19 - 60 who have learning difficulties and Mental Health issues.

Rehability UK specializes in supporting adults with complex needs (including, but not limited to, Autistic Spectrum Condition, Learning Disability, and Mental Health) to live their best possible life. We never stop striving to provide friendly, professional, and inspirational services that we would want to experience ourselves!!

Lead with purpose Make a real difference

Are you an experienced social care professional ready to take the next step in your management career?

We are looking for a confident, organised and values-driven Team Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of our group of supported living services in Tewkesbury, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will lead a dedicated staff team, work closely with families and external professionals, drive high standards and make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we support.

About the role

As Team Manager, you will take ownership of the safe, effective and person-centred running of your allocated service or services. You will provide visible leadership, support staff to perform at their best and ensure that people receive consistent, high-quality support based on their individual needs, choices and aspirations.

• Leading, motivating and developing Team Leaders, Senior Support Workers and Support Workers
• Managing staff rotas and maintaining safe and effective staffing levels
• Completing supervisions, appraisals, probation reviews and performance management
• Monitoring service quality and completing audits across care records, medication, finances, health and safety and support planning
• Overseeing staff training, induction and competencyManaging incidents, accidents, complaints and safeguarding concerns
• Ensuring support plans and risk assessments remain accurate and up to date
• Promoting independence, dignity, choice, inclusion and meaningful community participation
• Developing positive and professional relationships with the people we support and their families
• Working closely with social workers, commissioners, healthcare teams and other external professionals
• Attending reviews and providing clear, accurate information about people's support, outcomes and risks
• Monitoring commissioned and delivered support hours
• Leading staff meetings and ensuring agreed actions are completed
• Participating in the on-call rota.

This is primarily a management and leadership position. You may occasionally provide direct support where operationally necessary, but your main focus will be maintaining effective oversight and continuously improving the service.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or above
• Has experience of working within adult social care
• Understands person-centred support and the needs of adults with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs
• Has strong leadership and staff-management skills
• Can confidently manage rotas, staffing pressures and competing priorities
• Understands safeguarding, risk management, medication and quality assurance
• Is comfortable investigating incidents and addressing areas of poor practice
• Can build positive working relationships with families, commissioners, social workers, healthcare teams and other professionals
• Communicates clearly, sensitively and professionally
• Is organised, accountable and committed to following actions through to completion
• Can remain calm, make sound decisions and provide clear direction
• Is passionate about helping people achieve meaningful outcomes and live the lives they choose

Why join us

You will be joining a supportive organisation where good leadership matters. You will have the opportunity to shape your service, develop your team and help ensure that the people we support receive safe, respectful and genuinely person-centred care.

Benefits:

Blue light card - We'll cover your registration fee for the first 2 years (£5), giving you access to discounts across hundreds of retailers and services

• Access to our Employee Benefits Platform which offers:
  • Online GP on demand
  • Access to EAP
  • Free TAX calculator
  • Access to discounts for over 150 retailers
  • Detailed information on your pension provider
• Pension Scheme