Team Manager - Care (£300 Welcome Bonus)

Prior’s Court Foundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,600 - 37,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

257.5 hours annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible Benefits and Discount Platform

Health Cash Plan

Refer-a-friend scheme

Free flu vaccinations

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

Prior’s Court Foundation is seeking a Team Manager to lead a dedicated team of Autism Practitioners in the UK. You will oversee daily operations in residential homes, ensuring the best practices are followed to support young autistic individuals.

With a focus on training and development, you will empower your team to deliver personalized care. This permanent role offers a salary of up to £34,000 per annum and a welcome bonus of £300.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a support worker with autism or learning disabilities.
• Experience in line management, coaching, and mentoring of small teams is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Line manage, coach, and mentor a team of Autism Practitioners.
• Oversee staff performance and manage attendance.
• Implement autism-friendly strategies to enhance wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Autism support experience

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

# Team Manager - Care (£300 Welcome Bonus)Are you an inspiring leader passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic young people with complex needs? We’re looking for a Team Manager to guide our dedicated team of Autism Practitioners and ensure that best practices are followed, leading to the best possible outcomes for those we support.**Welcome Bonus payment of £300 - see T&Cs below**A one-off welcome bonus is offered to candidates who are offered the Team Manager role at Prior's Court. Should you leave the role within 1 year of service, you will be responsible for reimbursing the bonus.**Please note: Due to our location, a holder of a full UK driving licence is preferred for this role.**Apply now| | || --- | --- || **Key job information:** | || **Salary** | Up to £34,000 per annum (dependent on qualification and experience) || **Hours:** | 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year || **Contract type:** | Permanent |### Job description### About the Team Manager roleAs a Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the daily operations of our residential homes, prioritising the health and wellbeing of the young people in your care. You will model best practices and lead your team in delivering personalised support, ensuring each young person can thrive in a nurturing environment.With a focus on ongoing training and professional development, you will empower your team to provide exceptional outcomes, helping our young people lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.### Key responsibilities* Line manage, coach, and mentor a team of Autism Practitioners.* Support the recruitment and induction of new staff.* Manage staff attendance, including sickness and other absences.* Oversee staff performance through monthly check-ins, conduct reviews, performance improvement plans, and risk assessments.* Implement autism-friendly strategies to enhance learning and wellbeing for young people.* Assist in understanding and applying young people's "This Is Me" plans (our term for a young person's collective care plans).* Provide personal care aligned with each individual’s "This Is Me" plan.**Work Schedule:** You will work Early and Late shifts across a seven-day week. Early shifts are from 7am to 4pm, and Late shifts from 2pm to 10pm.For the full list of responsibilities, see the job descriptionSee more Team Manager staff storiesApply now**We also have vacancies for Autism Practitioners, Weekend Autism Practitioners,** **and Learning Autism Practitioners (term-time).**### Share this page* Email* Facebook* Twitter* LinkedIn### Qualifications and experience* Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent is required.* At least 2 years of experience as a support worker with autism experience and/or learning disability experience* Experience in line management, coaching and mentoring of small teams is desirable### BenefitsWe know that our people are central to everything we do. That’s why we’re committed to recognising, supporting and rewarding our staff through a comprehensive and flexible benefits package. We offer a wide range of rewards designed to support your financial well-being, personal development, and work-life balance:* 257.5 hours annual leave - hours annual leave for full time staff / pro-rata for part time* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice, guidance and support whenever you need it* Life assurance – offering additional peace of mind* Flexible Benefits and Discount Platform – access savings and tailored offers* Health Cash Plan – available on a self-funded basis* Staff recognition – annual awards and ongoing appreciation schemes including Long Service Awards* Refer-a-friend scheme – earn financial rewards for successful referrals* Free flu vaccinations – available on-site each year* Cycle to Work scheme – save money on bikes and accessories* Electric Car Scheme – drive greener with tax-efficient leasingFind out more about the benefits we offer### How to applyWe're excited about the possibility of you joining the team at Prior's Court! To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the young people we support, all offers of employment are subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks. These include references, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, proof of right to work in the UK, and any other relevant clearances. Once all pre-employment checks are in place we will be able to issue your start date and contract, we appreciate your understanding and cooperation throughout this process.Please review the application documents below, then complete an application form. The recruitment team will be in touch within three working days. You can read about our application process in detail here.**Please note**: Once you've applied, you'll get an email with some follow-up questions. Please take a moment to answer them, otherwise we will not be able to process your application.| | || --- | --- || **Application links:** | || Job description | Apply now || | | | | || --- | --- | --- | --- | --- || **Policies:** | | | | || Recruitment policy | Safeguarding statement | Equal opportunities statement | | || Documents to prove eligibility to work in the UK | | Job applicant privacy notice | | |### Contact us about this role**t:** 01635 247202 **e:**[e-mail]*All positions at Prior's Court are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents. Prior’s Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.**Prior’s Court is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles.**The different skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees bring to their roles create a workforce as diverse and individual as the young people we support and makes Prior’s Court a special place to work.**We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.*Apply now