Team Manager Adults Learning Disabilities

Brook Street Social Care; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Blackpool is seeking a Support Team Manager to lead a team in supported living services for adults with learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, knowledge of care guidelines, and experience with risk assessments. This full-time, permanent role offers opportunities for career development within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Positive team environment

Career development opportunities

Pension scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to ensure safe and effective delivery of care.
• Liaise with professionals and families to ensure quality care.
• Adhere to internal and external policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Person Centred approach

Knowledge of CQC guidelines

Experience with risk assessments

Safeguarding knowledge

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.

Job 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.

Benefits

A positive team and collaborate work environment

Scope for career development and full training / Induction plan

Rewards and Incentives

Pension scheme, annual leave. If you feel you meet the criteria and you are seeking a new challenge please apply now!