Learning Disabilities Team Manager

Job Introduction

Team Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover)

Cornish Close Supported Living Service, Wythenshawe

An Exciting Internal Development Opportunity

We are delighted to offer an exciting 12-month fixed-term Team Manager opportunity at our Cornish Close Supported Living Service in Wythenshawe.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, develop their management and leadership skills, and gain valuable experience leading within a busy and rewarding supported living environment.

Whether you are already working in a leadership position or are ready to build on your experience within health and social care, this role offers the chance to make a real difference while developing your professional skills and confidence.

About the Service

Cornish Close consists of five terraced bungalows situated in Wythenshawe. We provide 24-hour supported living support for up to 14 adults with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, physical disabilities, mental health needs, and complex health conditions.

Our focus is on delivering high-quality, person-centred support that enables people to live meaningful, independent lives. We work closely with families, professionals, and the people we support to create positive outcomes, promote independence, and build a strong sense of community.

About the Role

As Team Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the service, supporting staff to deliver consistently high-quality, person-centred support. You will provide visible day-to-day leadership, coaching and guidance to Lead Support Workers and Support Workers, while working closely with fellow Team Managers and the Supported Living Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your operational management skills, strengthen your leadership capabilities, and contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the service.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead, motivate and support staff to deliver outstanding care and support.
• Develop your leadership and people management skills through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to the development of the service.
• Make a positive and lasting difference to the lives of the people we support.
• Build experience managing compliance, quality assurance, workforce planning and operational performance.
• Work collaboratively with families, professionals and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.

Role Responsibility

• Provide practical, visible and supportive leadership across the service.
• Support, coach and develop Lead Support Workers and Support Workers to achieve high standards of performance.
• Promote a positive culture focused on person-centred support, independence and inclusion.
• Ensure support plans and risk assessments are implemented and reviewed effectively.
• Maintain compliance with organisational policies, regulatory requirements and CQC standards.
• Complete health and safety, finance, medication and quality assurance checks.
• Support effective roster management and work within agreed financial frameworks.
• Build positive relationships with families, professionals and external partners.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operate flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours support, coaching and service cover where required.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Motivated, proactive and organised.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
• Solution-focused and able to work confidently in a busy environment.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Committed to supporting people to achieve positive outcomes and greater independence.
• Keen to learn, grow and further develop their leadership and management skills.

You will also have:

• Experience leading or supervising teams within a health, social care or community setting.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, families, professionals and the people we support.
• Good organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
• An understanding of supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
• Experience of promoting quality, safety and compliance within a service environment.
• A willingness to work towards an NVQ Level 4 or 5 qualification if not already achieved.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on management experience, broaden your leadership responsibilities and play a key role in supporting and developing a dedicated staff team. You will be joining a service with a strong person-centred ethos, where you can contribute to positive change, support continuous improvement and help people live their lives to the fullest.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to develop your career and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

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.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

You will get 32 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 34 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

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We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. 

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