Team Manager - Learning Disabilities

Exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Team Manager in Carlisle, Cumbria!

Are you seeking a new challenge and one where you can help make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and complex needs?
Working for an established and reputable provider of care and support to people with learning disabilities, complex needs, mental health, and brain injury, we are seeking a Team Manager to join their teams in Carlisle.

The role: Team Manager - Supported Living services

• You will oversee the effective management and leadership of two services across Carlisle for adults with learning disabilities and some complex needs including medical and mental health issues.
• Provide support and management of staff within each service, ensuring the smooth running of the services.
• You will be involved with and attend MDT meetings, financial audits, risk assessments, and rota planning.
• Ensure all staff have regular supervisions and 1-1s, and have up-to-date training.
• Review support plans and visit services regularly.
• Provide accurate and timely reports and adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with the need to be flexible to work occasional shifts where the service requires it. Be flexible to work on the on-call rota where additional payments are offered.

The ideal Candidate:

• You will have previous experience of overseeing and managing services within a similar setting and be passionate about supporting people with a learning disability.
• Be aware of all up-to-date CQC legislation and standards.
• Have sound knowledge of safeguarding protocols.
• Hold a minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Have a positive and professional approach and be resilient, with the ability to communicate well at all levels. Your person-centred approach will be key!
• You will have excellent organisational and IT skills with the ability to provide accurate reports.
• Outcome and solution-focused.
• Car driver with access to your own vehicle.

The good bit & benefits:

• 28 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays.
• Full support, with planned training and induction.
• Scope for career development.
• EAP programme.
• Pension scheme.
• Incentives and awards.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

If you're interested and feel you meet the above criteria, please apply now!