Team Manager (Supported Living)

Join our dedicated team as a Team Manager and become the heart of our supported living services.

Are you driven by a desire to empower individuals with learning disabilities and create a positive impact on their lives? Do you thrive in a supportive, fast-paced environment where your leadership makes a tangible difference? If so, we’re looking for you

We’re looking for passionate individuals, regardless of their current title, who have the potential to lead our supported living team. If you’re an experienced manager with a proven track record of success, we welcome your application. But we’re also open to talented and dedicated senior support workers who demonstrate strong leadership potential and a desire to grow. What matters most is your passion for person-centered care, your commitment to best practices, and your ability to inspire and motivate others.

Responsibilities:

Supporting the service manager your role will be to lead the team in empowering individuals with learning disabilities to achieve their independence, choices, and fulfilling lives. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a real difference.

• Guide and inspire your team in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Develop and implement personalized support plans that promote choice and independence.
• Coordinate seamless care by collaborating with families, agencies, and peoplewe support.
• Ensure smooth operations and exceed quality standards.
• Champion continuous improvement and stay updated on best practices.

Why you’re a great fit:

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in social care, ideally with learning disabilities.
• Strong leadership qualities that motivate and empower others.
• Passion for person-centered care and supporting individuals’ goals.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment with changing needs and priorities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Rewards and benefits

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays) which increases after 3 and 5 years’ service
• Pension contribution
• Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
• Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
• Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
• Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

Who we are

United Response is a leading national charity providing support to young people and adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries.

Our vision is a society where everyone has equal access to the same rights and opportunities.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

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 disabilities. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. If you are interested in applying for employment with United Response and are in need of support to navigate our website or to complete your application please send an email with your request torecruitment@unitedresponse.org.uk

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