Location: East of England - East Anglia, East Midlands (home based and travel across the area, home based for administration)
Contract Type: Fixed Term- 1 Year
Position Type: Full Time
All applications by 12 Noon on Tuesday 10 December
About the role?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to support our established Connections team which is part of our involvement services across the East of England.
The role will focus on providing line management of staff and volunteers with lived experiences of disability, autism, learning disability or mental ill health. The role will project manage the implementation of new contracts and develop existing contracts with a learning and growth mindset.
This role is home based for administration; therefore, it is essential that you have a suitable internet connection. There will be regular travel involved to attend meetings and forums as well as remote work.
About you
You will be passionate about supporting our local authorities and Integrated care board commissioners to work together with the people who use their services to ensure the highest quality of provision.
We are looking for a strong and resilient leader, preferably with experience of managing a team; cultivating successful relationships with external and internal stakeholders; and experience of living, working, or volunteering with either disabled or autistic people, or people with a learning disability or living with mental ill health, to provide feedback and co-design solutions.
You will have the ability to interpret operational data and translate this into improved or consistent practice of others in and across the team, using the data in making informed decisions and ensuring that the highest standards of service delivery are achieved.
You will manage the Speak Out services ensuring that they meet the contractual requirements and are within budget. You will implement and adapt innovative approaches that encourage engagement, involvement, and co-production.
You will ensure a culture of learning and continuous development through a mix of team and supervision meetings, and reflective practice.
You will be experienced in managing risks relating to the safety and wellbeing of staff members and safeguarding those that use services.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring your team’s delivery of the highest standards of service to meet agreed outcomes.
You will support your team and ensure that they have the necessary skills to make a difference to people’s daily lives. Assisting them to grow in confidence, you will empower them to help others to speak out about the things that are important to them.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with people across the organisation to assist you and your team, fostering a learning culture where all views are respected.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values, and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility is a Disability Confident employer. Any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact myhr@voiceability.org for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities, and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 10 December
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