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Team Manager - Shared Living Scheme, Newcastle upon Tyne
Client: Be Caring
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
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Posted: 18.02.2025
Expiry Date: 04.04.2025
Job Description:
Join our team!
LIFE by Be Caring is seeking to recruit an experienced care professional to join our Learning Disabilities department as a Team Manager working within our Allendale House Shared Living Service (NE5).
We wish to recruit an enthusiastic and driven individual who is able to go the extra mile and will provide a high-quality service. The purpose of this role is to provide Team Manager support to the people we support and our staffing teams within the service.
Vacancy: 1 x Full Time role
Hours: contract
Shifts: Some alternate weekend working (will be agreed by management)
Salary: £25,725 + generous on-call payments
New starter bonus: up to £300, refer a friend payment scheme, annual bonus.
Additions
Experience Required
Previous experience in a similar role and a background working with learning disabilities is essential. You will be supported by the department's Service Manager who will ensure that you are managing your role effectively.
You must have a proven track record of managing a team along with a working understanding of the latest governance surrounding community care. Familiarity with the implementation of person-led care and a background in Support Plan writing is crucial.
The Role
Leadership and Management:
* Contribute to the selection and induction of new staff, considering the wishes of the people we support.
* Induct, mentor, and support new staff into post.
* Lead and motivate staff.
* Develop staff teams, including regular team meetings, supervisions, and appraisals.
* Address areas of poor performance, liaising with the service manager.
* Provide information as directed by senior management and attend meetings as requested by the Service Manager.
Support for Clients:
* Support the staff team to monitor the people we support's mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing, ensuring appropriate action is taken when necessary.
* Ensure the people we support are at the centre of their support plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans, which are reviewed regularly.
* Ensure every person we support has a person-centred plan and health file which is reviewed regularly.
* Ensure safeguarding procedures are embedded in all staff to facilitate the protection and safety of the people we support.
* Work in positive partnerships to enhance the health and lifestyle of the people we support.
* Report and record incidents and accidents, passing information to senior management.
* Ensure that the human rights of the people we support are respected.
* Where appropriate, ensure Mental Capacity Assessments are carried out.
Quality:
* Ensure all records are kept up to date, in line with company policies and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with CCG, local authority, and other contracts, and CQC regulations.
* Investigate complaints and report to senior management in an appropriate manner.
* Support senior managers by making the best use of resources and working flexibly and creatively.
* Attend meetings with family, friends, and other professionals as required.
* Assist in the office with admin duties when required.
* Ensure that staff contracted hours are correct, and timesheets are checked and submitted to the office in a timely manner.
* Resolve conflicts that may occur.
Training and Development
* Demonstrate a commitment to personal development.
* Attend and participate in the health and social care worker training programme, both in-house and external.
* Prepare for, attend, and participate in regular supervision and appraisal meetings with the management team.
Other Duties
* Deliver a high-quality service without discrimination based on a person’s background, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
* Behave in accordance with the Company’s Values.
Support
As an employee of Be Caring Limited, you will be given the support required to succeed in your role as a Team Manager. Our Care Service Manager will mentor you whilst you settle into the role, ensuring that you are working to the standards set out within the organisation.
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