Community Learning Disability Team Manager
The closing date is 06 May 2026.
The post holder will be based within the Learning Disability and Forensic directorate, working closely with the Learning Disability Service Manager to review current business activities within the service. The post holder will also be the lead in promoting the service, identifying good practice, and working closely with the team to implement any recommendations. The post holder will have direct line management responsibilities for the agreed service and robust management of the team. The community team manager will assist and oversee the day‑to‑day operational responsibilities for the clinical services within the community team and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Key aspects of the role include but are not limited to:
1. Person‑centred care / Coordination of care
This post will work alongside relevant clinical leads to ensure the safety and quality of a person's journey by effective planning and co‑ordination of the episode of care, including the smooth transition to other settings.
2. Leadership and Staff Management
This post will act as a visible leader within the team that enables professional decision‑making and effective team working. It will lead and participate in annual staff appraisal, ensuring staff performance and conduct issues are dealt with under appropriate policy/procedure. Other roles include duty rosters, annual leave and study leave to ensure adequate staffing cover and an appropriate skill mix for the team.
3. Operational Management
This role will ensure appropriate delegation to nurses / AHPs and support workers and monitor outcomes for effective and safe care/service delivery. Managerial and organisational skills are needed to ensure that products required for service user care/treatment are procured in a timely fashion and demonstrate value for money.
4. Service Improvement
This role will work in partnership with a range of clinicians and managers in the planning and development of the service, promoting the involvement of service users and carers.
For full details please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job responsibilities
The full details about the role are in the attached job description and person specification. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* RNLD or RMN with significant LD experience
* ENB 998 or equivalent
* Evidence of on‑going continuous professional development
Experience
* Appropriate demonstrable post‑registered and senior position experience.
* Experience of working within a community team.
* Working with carers.
* Experience of having managed staff groups and services, including recruitment, supervision, appraisal, staff development and disciplinary.
* Evidence of continuous personal and professional development.
* Understanding of national legislation MHA 1983, Human Rights Act 1998, CPA, MCA.
* Experience of chairing meetings.
* Effective leadership and management skills.
* Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of others.
* Ability to manage change.
* Understanding of clinical governance framework and knowledge of government policy and its impact on service delivery.
* Multi‑agency partnership working at operational level.
* Evidence of initiating change.
Skills
* Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to the provision of holistic, clinically effective care.
* Basic computer skills NVQ 1 or 2 or equivalent.
* Good clinical communication skills and the ability to communicate sensitive information.
* Ability to work to agreed deadlines and budgets.
* Ability to prepare detailed proposals for care and support packages based on assessment of individuals' need and person‑centred approach.
* Demonstrate ability to influence and motivate the clinical practice of others.
* Preparation of user accessible information in a variety of formats.
* Ability to create and maintain complex working relationships across agencies and within the trust.
* Encourage and motivate staff to work towards the provision of effective, evidence‑based practice.
* Ability to establish clear standards of performance and work priorities for self and others.
* Ability to interpret guidance and develop practice.
* Ability to teach groups of staff, prepare and undertake presentations.
* Experience in managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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