Job Introduction

At Turning Point, we support people across England with learning disabilities. Making a real difference to their lives, you'll motivate, manage and grow a team of support staff to enable more people to discover new possibilities in their lives.

We now have an opportunity for an Acting Team Manager at our Supported Living homes known as 3 and 4 Cuthbert’s Close, where we support adults with Learning Disabilities, mental health illnesses and communication difficulties.  As the Team Manager you will have management responsibility for both supported living houses. You will work alongside the Senior Support Workers and the Supported Living Manager to ensure the safe and effective running of the homes.

Please note you must have experience in leading a team to be considered for this role.

Role Responsibility

Building on your experience of working with people with learning disabilities, you'll set, maintain and develop standards as part of our service. As manager, your focus will always be on ensuring the delivery of consistently high quality services - all within a challenging, but very rewarding environment. In this varied Team Manager role, you'll also carry out risk assessments, implement care plans and handle some operational management.

The Ideal Candidate

What skills and qualities do I need to have?

• The ability to meet financial and business targets
• A track record of supporting and empowering people to live more independently in their community
• Flexibility is essential, and ideally, you'll also have a full driving license and access to a car
• Experience of working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities and communication difficulties is essential
• Experience of complex physical and health needs is essential
• Knowledge and understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support process is desirable
• Understanding of Makaton, objects of reference, communication passports is desirable
• Willing to work towards NVQ level 4/5 qualification
• You must be fully flexible as this role will involve out of hours checks supporting/coaching staff and the possible need to backfill when short of staff.
• Working with people that use behaviour to communicate their needs, wishes and choices.

About us

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What benefits will I receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Learning and Development opportunities - we are Investors in People Silver accredited
• 28 days holiday, increasing with each year of service until 30 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including, bike to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive Pension and Life Assurance scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to online Health and Wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work/life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts including Cinema, Groceries and Gym.

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