Team Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a supportive and motivated Team Manager to join our teams in Milton Keynes. This role is all about making a real difference to people’s lives.

This is a part-time position (30 Hours per week) - £20,053.08 plus £1,538.52

As a Team Manager, you will

• make sure people get the right support in a way that works for them. You will do this by keeping support plans up to date, making sure they reflect what people want and need, and help them build confidence, learn new skills, and live as independently as possible.
• support and guide your team to do their best work. This includes helping new staff settle in and making sure everyone has the training and support they need to feel confident in their role.
• work closely with the management team to keep things running smoothly to ensure the best support is provided, from planning rotas and recruiting new team members to making sure there are enough staff in place to meet people’s needs.
• lead by example, build positive relationships, communicate clearly, and make sure people are safe, treated with respect, supported to live a life they enjoy. You will also keep good records and carry out regular checks to make sure the quality of support stays high.

About you:

You don’t need previous management experience, this could be your first step into a leadership role, and we will support you every step of the way.

We will support you to build your confidence in leading a team, helping with day-to-day support, monthly support and development meetings with your team, carrying out quality checks, and developing others.

Do you have:

• around two years’ experience in social care, ideally in supported living, residential, or community services. You will have an understanding of managing risk and recognising when someone needs extra support.
• have a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and Leadership & Management, or be willing to work towards it with our support.
• an understanding of key legislation, such as the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding
• confidence using systems like Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and care management systems.

Are you:

• organised, able to keep accurate records, and understand the importance of good documentation and confidentiality.
• kind, positive, a great listener and communicator, and someone who genuinely cares about people while staying flexible in your approach.
• ready for a role where you can lead a team and make a real impact on people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Interview date to be confirmed.

Additional information:

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and taking action to address inequality. We particularly welcome applications from anyone who is from a Black, Asian or minority ethnic background, anyone who considers themselves to have a disability and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Choice Support is Disability Confident which is a scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview - if you believe you meet this criterion, please contact a member of the People & Performance team to discuss this with them.

Pay: £21,591.60 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you require your future employer to provide you with sponsorship?

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• social care or mental health support: 2 years (required)
• Supporting and supervising staff : 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person