Team Manager / Service Manager - Residential Care / Supported Living

Additional Resources Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd is seeking a Team Manager / Service Manager for a not-for-profit adult social care organisation in Romford. You will lead a registered care service, ensuring person-centred support, safety and regulatory compliance while guiding a dedicated team.

The role requires experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs, and a track record of promoting choice, independence and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experience leading registered care services.
• Experience supporting adults with disabilities.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations and safeguarding.
• Track record of promoting choice and independence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop staff in person-centred support.
• Oversee day, night and overnight rota planning.
• Ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Manage referrals, assessments and reviews.
• Promote person-centred plans reflecting individuals' preferences.
• Address concerns and maintain high service standards.

Skills

Team management

People leadership

Person-centred support

Regulatory compliance

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager / Service Manager to join a not-for-profit adult social care organisation supporting people with disabilities, autism and mental health support needs.

As a Team Manager / Service Manager, you willlead and manage a registered care service, ensuring person-centred support, effective team leadership, safety and regulatory compliance.

Candidates without experience supporting adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs may not be suitable for this role.

This full-time role offers salary of £40,000 for 37.5 work hours and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching and developing colleagues in person-centred support practices and approaches.
• Managing risks effectively by ensuring individual needs, preferences and priorities are understood, with families involved where appropriate.
• Overseeing personalised rota planning across day, night and overnight support to reflect the needs, interests and goals of the people supported.
• Managing key working responsibilities and supporting individuals through referral, assessment and review processes.
• Developing person-centred support plans that reflect lifestyle choices, support networks and what is important to each individual.
• Promoting greater choice, independence and control for the people supported.
• Monitoring quality and safety measures, completing required audits and ensuring resources are managed effectively.
• Addressing concerns promptly and maintaining high standards across the service.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Team Manager, Service manager, Supported living manager or in a similar role.
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Background embedding person-centred approaches within a care setting.
• Knowledge of CQC regulations, Essential Care Standards, safeguarding and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• A track record of promoting choice and control for people wit