Team Manager - Accommodation Based - Young People

Are you an experienced manager in the social care sector, or an ambitious team leader ready to step up and make a real difference? If so, they want to hear from you!
Join their dynamic team at a Charity that prioritises people over profit. They're currently seeking a passionate Team Manager to play a pivotal role in their expanding Independent Living Support Services for Young People leaving care in Wiltshire.
As a Team Manager, you'll be instrumental in ensuring that their services meet all staffing, contractual, legal, and audit requirements while delivering the highest quality support in line with Ofsted Standards. Based primarily in Swindon with flexibility to work from home and occasional travel to their other locations, this role offers a unique opportunity for growth and impact.
Why should you consider this opportunity?
• Benefit from the support of a well-established and close-knit senior management team with decades of combined experience.
• Work within an Ofsted Regulated environment, guaranteeing the highest standards of support and care.
• Take charge of implementing new initiatives and shaping a service that has seen remarkable growth over the past 5 years, expanding from a few properties to over 20 across 5 counties.
• Lead by example in delivering positive support and establishing high standards in new placements.
• Develop and empower your team with a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to enhance the independent living skills of Young People.
• Ensure smooth operations by managing staff rota and sharing on-call duties with fellow managers.
• Collaborate with the Service Manager to oversee and present reports to both the Senior Leadership Team and Local Authorities, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Above all, you'll have the opportunity to provide exceptional leadership to your team, empowering them to achieve the best outcomes for the individuals they support.
• If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of Young People, apply now and join them in their mission to create positive change in their community.
Who are they?
Established in 1989, our client is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. Over the years, they've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.
Benefits
• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^
• Enhanced pension
• Enhanced sick pay
• Death in service benefit
• Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
• 45p Business Mileage^^
Why choose our client
• Charity - people focused not profit.
• Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
• Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
• In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.
Are Your Values Aligned with Theirs?
• They look for staff who embody their SPIRIT values:
• Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
• Demonstrate personal and professional Pride.
• Integrity is everything.
• Reflect and learn.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Take your best self wherever you go.
Apply Today if you share their values and are ready to make a meaningful difference.
Position: Team Manager Supported Accommodation (Job ID 830)
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, but may be required to work later or a weekend in exceptional circumstances
Contract: Permanent
Location: Swindon/Hybrid and occasional travel to their other locations,
Pay: £26,550 - £28,500 per year
Closing Date: 11:59pm 21st April 2024 - our client reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Their robust Safeguarding Policy guides their recruitment process. They believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining our client. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by our client.
Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.
^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 30 in total). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.
^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use.
You may also have experience in the following: Youth Accommodation Manager, Supported Accommodation Manager, Young People's Support Manager, Social Care Manager, Housing Support Manager, Independent Living Support Manager, etc.
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