Team Manager Adults Learning Disabilities

Brook Street; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Blackpool seeks a Support Team Manager to lead and manage a team providing care for adults with learning disabilities. Ideal candidates will have team leadership experience and relevant qualifications in health and social care. The role offers career development opportunities, training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Career development opportunities

Full training/induction plan

Qualifications

• Experience in leading teams within supported living services for adults with learning disabilities.
• Strong leadership skills with a commitment to making a difference.
• Knowledge of handling support plans and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team for effective care delivery.
• Provide leadership to meet support outcomes.
• Adhere to internal and external policies.

Skills

Leading and developing teams

Person Centred approach

Risk assessments

Support plans

Knowledge of CQC guidelines

Safeguarding concerns

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care

Level 5 Leadership & Management or equivalent

Job description

Support Team Manager- Adults Learning Disabilities

Full time, Permanent. Blackpool.

Working for an established provider of care and support to vulnerable individuals with learning disability, complex needs and mental health issues, we are seeking a skilled Support Team Manager who can lead and manage a team of staff and individuals at supported living services in Blackpool.

Responsibilities

• To be able to lead and develop a team of staff to ensure the safe and effective delivery of care and support for adults with learning disability and complex needs.
• To provide effective leadership and motivate the team to deliver the outcomes for those being supported.
• Person Centred approach to support being delivered.
• Risk assessments, Support Plans and chair and attend relevant meetings.
• Adhere to all internal and external policies and procedures in line with company protocol and CQC legislation.
• Liaise with all relevant professionals and with families to ensure the highest quality of care and support is delivered at all times.

The ideal Candidate:

• You will ideally have relevant experience of leading and developing teams within supported living services for adults with learning disabilities.
• You will be an effective and strong leader with the passion and commitment to making a difference.
• Have experience of dealing with support plans and risk assessments and have up to date knowledge of CQC guidelines.
• Have knowledge of dealing with any safeguarding concerns.
• Hold the Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care and Level 5 Leadership & Management (or equivalent) or be working towards this.
• Preferably a car driver although not essential.
• Be flexible to work on shift where needed and visible at services.
• A positive team and collaborative work environment.
• Scope for career development and full training/Induction plan.
• Pension scheme, annual leave.

If you feel you meet the criteria and you are seeking a new challenge please apply now!

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