Team Manager (Supported Living)

United Response; Waldridge; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected charity in Chester le Street seeks a Team Manager to provide leadership and mentoring to staff. You’ll ensure high-quality, person-centred care for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The role involves overseeing training, safeguarding, and team development. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Social Care Management and experience in a similar setting. Join us to make a positive impact on people's lives while developing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Enhanced sick and maternity/paternity pay

2 wellbeing days per year

Access to Blue Light Discount Card

Fully paid training

Generous annual leave allowance

Work place pension scheme

Travel to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate staff.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership to your team.
• Ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
• Manage staffing resources, including rotas.

Skills

Supporting individuals with disabilities

Supervising and motivating staff

Strong communication skills

IT proficiency

Flexibility to work varied hours

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Social Care Management or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Team Manager

Salary: £29,055.00 per annum

Location: chester le street

Hours: 37.5 - 30 hours management / 7.5 support hours

Contract: Permanent

United Response is looking for a Team Manager to join our Service in chester le street.

As a Team Manager, you will work closely with the Service Manager to ensure high-quality, person-centred care and support for the people we assist. You’ll lead, mentor, and develop your team while fostering an environment of growth and positivity.

Are you ready to lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional person-centred support? Do you thrive on developing others? Then we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership to your team through mentoring and positive role modelling.
• 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.

What you will bring

• 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.

In return, we will help you build a rewarding career along with the following benefits

• Enhanced company sick and maternity/paternity pay
• Your wellbeing matters to us, so we provide 2 wellbeing days per year
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card and Costco membership* T &C’s apply
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications/apprenticeships
• Generous annual leave allowance, so you can balance your work and personal life.
• Our UR STARS recognition program rewards for individuals and teams who go above and beyond.
• Work place pension scheme
• Long service awards recognising loyalty to the people we support and the organisation
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

United Response is not just a social care provider – we're a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic people and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Creative, Strong, Honest, Responsive, and United.

United Responses’ culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Important Information

This role is subject to a DBS check, with costs covered by United Response. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Apply now to join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact!