Team Manager – Inspire & Develop Care Teams

United Response; Ealing; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced sick/maternity pay

Bank holiday overtime rate (time and a

Blue Light Discount Card

Benefits program and wellbeing support

Training and qualifications

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Travel loan

Employee discounts

Wellbeing days

Job summary

United Response in Ealing is seeking a Team Manager to lead a care team delivering person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. You will develop staff, oversee care plans, and ensure safeguarding and quality standards.

This role requires mentoring, rota and budget planning, and the ability to travel between locations. If you are a strong communicator with a commitment to inclusion, you could advance your career with a respected charity.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team leadership

Experience with learning disabilities

Supervising staff

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Evenings/weekends/on-call

Travel between locations

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Social Care Management

Job description

United Response in Ealing is seeking a Team Manager to lead a care team delivering person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. You will develop staff, oversee care plans, and ensure safeguarding and quality standards.

This role requires mentoring, rota and budget planning, and the ability to travel between locations. If you are a strong communicator with a commitment to inclusion, you could advance your career with a respected charity.