Position: Team Manager for Residential Support Services. Location: Deafway, Brockholes Brow, Preston, PR1 5BB. Salary: £37,932. Contracted hours: 39.50 hours per week. We can only consider applicants who already have the legal right to live and work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to join our team. The holder of this position will work in conjunction with the Operational Manager and the Registered Manager to promote best practice, also ensuring that independence, choice and rights are adhered to, and that good quality information is up to date and recorded. We are looking for a Team Manager to lead the team and actively promote an open culture within Residential Services, support staff development, provide information to our clients and staff with Accessible Information Standards ensuring every client can access information about them in their own language. At Deafway we provide residential care and support services to Deaf people with a range of additional needs. At the heart of all our work is an understanding of and respect for British Sign Language and Deaf culture. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual who: Has level 3 or 4 or equivalent in Adult Health and Social Care (Level 4 to be gained within 18 months of being appointed). Has experience in a Team Leader or supervisory role within a residential care or supported living setting. Has knowledge of relevant Health and Social care legislation. Has experience and knowledge of safeguarding. Has experience and knowledge of assessing mental capacity, DOLS and best interest. Is able to work with our residents and clients to support them in a Person-Centered Approach. Has experience of working with people who have autism and challenging behaviours. Is able to plan manage and prioritise workloads, demonstrating good time management. Has a British Sign Language qualification or a willingness to learn British Sign Language Level 1 and 2 within 18 months. In return we offer: Free British Sign Language Levels 1 and 2. Medicash Health Plan. 6.6 weeks per annum, including statutory Bank / Public Holidays Membership of a 24hr Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program. Wellbeing days. Enhanced salary for Bank Holidays. Subsidised onsite restaurant. Career progression. Enhanced company pension scheme. High Street discounts. Death in service benefits. Free uniform provided. Free DBS. The hours of work are 39.5 hours per week, 3 days on, 3 days off over a 6-week rota. Monday – Sunday This may change on occasions due to the needs of the service. Closing date for entries: 10am Friday 25 July 2025. Please Note: We reserve the right to close this application process early if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. For an application pack including Job Description please contact us here: 01772 796461 recruitment@deafway.org.uk www.deafway.org.uk We appreciate all interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We are a UK-registered charity with a history going back to 1894. Deafway was established for the relief of people who are D/deaf. Firstly, for those resident in Lancashire and secondly those resident in the rest of the United Kingdom and elsewhere, in particular by assisting and supporting their equal access to and participation in all aspects of society. 'Working to achieve equal access and opportunity for people who are D/deaf' About Deafway: Deafway was established for the relief of people who are D/deaf. Firstly for those resident in Lancashire and secondly those resident in the rest of the United Kingdom and elsewhere, in particular by assisting and supporting their equal access to and participation in all aspects of society. 'Working to achieve equal access and opportunity for people who are D/deaf'