- *This post is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.**
As a Team Manager, you will lead a team of dedicated professional Support Workers, focused on delivering a person-centred, bespoke care service that genuinely enhances the lives of the young individuals we support. Lead by example, fostering the highest standards in all aspects of care.
This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to contribute to a growing business, play a key role in the development of our services, and make a real difference in the lives of the young people we support.
You will be placed in a team anywhere within the North East of England so flexibility in travel and staying away from home is essential.
As a team manager your will:
- Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
- Manage staffing rotas, ensuring 'in ratio cover' is in place at all times.
- Carry out thorough inductions and training for new joiners to the team.
- Conduct regular and meaningful 1-2-1s and supervisions with your team.
- Oversee and lead day-to-day operations of the placement.
- Ensuring all compliance requirements are met and the team have the correct knowledge.
- Take an active part in Support Worker interviews via MS Teams.
Requirements
- A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent relevant qualification) is required.
- A minimum of 3 years management experience within the health and social care sector.
- Full right to work in the UK.
- A full UK manual driving license.
- Shifts typically follow a 4 on, 4 off pattern, including both 12 hour day and 12 hour waking night shifts, often your day shifts will be followed by a sleep in. There are a number of our services which may operate outside of this so flexibility is key.
Benefits
The ultimate reward for this job is knowing that you've made a difference to a young person's quality of life and future prospects, but our Support Workers also benefit from:
- Security - PAYE role, so no need to worry about consistency of shifts and pay
- Remuneration - competitive basic salary of £37,000 plus uplifts for each shift you work with a young person and for sleeping nights, paid annual leave, company sick pay, company pension
- Investment in you - training you need to do your role well, including paying for you to complete your NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare if you do not already have it, progression plan and training to help you get to where you want to be
- Dedicated wellbeing support from management, internal Wellbeing Specialist and free confidential counselling services
- Active and generous refer a friend scheme