Join Our Team as a Team Manager!
At Turning Point, we’re dedicated to transforming lives across England for individuals with learning disabilities. If you’re passionate about making a difference, this is your chance to lead a dynamic team of support staff and help others discover new possibilities in their lives.
We’re excited to announce an opening for a Team Manager in Wakefield (Castleford). In this role, you’ll oversee a team of support workers within a supported living model, ensuring that our clients receive the highest quality of care. As part of our management team, you’ll also have access to exceptional training and a supportive environment that encourages your personal growth.
Please note: Experience in leading a team is essential for this role.
Your Responsibilities
As a Team Manager, you will:
* Oversee the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
* Ensure all support plans are current and compliant.
* Monitor staff files, training, and competency requirements.
* Conduct spot checks and out-of-hours visits to manage rota adherence.
* Lead proactive safeguarding management in line with established procedures.
* Conduct audits covering finance, medication, and quality standards.
* Supervise and mentor Support Workers through performance management processes.
* Attend care reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings, maintaining strong communication with families and external agencies.
* Manage budgets and ensure financial accountability across services.
Flexibility is key, as this role will involve out-of-hours checks and coaching staff, along with the potential need to backfill when short-staffed.
Are You the Ideal Candidate?
We’re looking for someone who has:
* A strong understanding of the health and social care sector, with the ability to meet financial and business targets.
* A passion for delivering high-quality care with energy and enthusiasm.
* Flexibility and ideally, a full driving license with access to a car.
* Experience working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and communication difficulties.
* Experience with complex physical and health needs.
* Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
* A willingness to work towards NVQ Level 4/5 qualification.
About Us
As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we take immense pride in the services we offer. Operating on a not-for-profit basis, we reinvest every penny back into our services and the people we support. We believe in the power of change and continuously strive to improve the lives of those we serve.
What’s in It for You?
We understand that rewards come in many forms. Whether it’s financial benefits, a culture of recognition, or opportunities for career advancement, we’re committed to supporting you with our comprehensive total reward package.
* Enjoy 32 days of paid holiday per year, increasing with each year of service up to 34 days.
* Option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
Join our team and explore the exciting perks we offer by checking out our Turning Point Benefits .
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate before the advertised closing date.
Ready to Make a Difference?
We can’t wait to meet you and see how you can contribute to our mission at Turning Point!
Attached Documents
* Team Manager Role Profile and Job Expectations.pdf