Join Our Team as a Team Manager!
At Turning Point, we are dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities across England. As a Team Manager in Wakefield (Castleford), you will lead and inspire a team of support staff, helping adults discover new possibilities and enhance their quality of life.
This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. You’ll receive exceptional training and support from a highly committed management team. If you have experience in leading a team, we want to hear from you!
Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Team Manager, you will:
* Oversee the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support tailored to individual needs.
* Ensure compliance across staff files, training, and competency requirements.
* Conduct spot checks and out-of-hours visits to monitor rota adherence.
* Proactively manage safeguarding in line with established procedures.
* Lead audits covering finance, medication, and quality standards.
* Supervise and mentor Support Workers, conducting performance management through 1:1s and probation 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 involves out-of-hours checks and potential backfilling when short-staffed.
Are You the Ideal Candidate?
We’re looking for someone who possesses:
* A strong understanding of the health and social care sector, with the ability to meet financial and business targets.
* Passion, energy, and enthusiasm for delivering high-quality care.
* Flexibility, along with a full driving license and access to a car.
* Experience working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and communication difficulties.
* Experience with complex physical and health needs.
* Effective communication skills for a range of audiences.
* A willingness to work towards NVQ level 4/5 qualification.
About Turning Point
As a leading health and social care provider with over 300 locations across England, we take pride in our not-for-profit model. Every penny we earn is reinvested into our services and the people we support. We believe in the power of change and are committed to improving lives every day.
What Benefits Will You Receive?
We understand that rewards come in many forms. Whether it’s financial benefits, a culture of recognition, or career advancement opportunities, we are here to support you with our comprehensive total reward package:
* 32 days of paid holiday per year, increasing with service up to 34 days.
* Options to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
Join our team and explore the exciting perks we offer to our employees!
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
Turning Point
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