We are looking to recruit a Team Manager for our client's Learning Difficulties Team. We are looking for someone who is established as a team leader (5 years+) or has at least 3 years with experience in developing services for individuals with mental health problems and learning difficulties.
The salary is £35,000 -£38,500 (dependant on experience)
28 days annual leave – 2 wellbeing days that can be converted to annual leave
Health Cash Plan upon completion of probation
Paid sick days
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on services and support for people with Learning Difficulties
* Review all risk assessments and develop plans to mitigate risks
* End to end line management responsibilities of front-line staff (hiring, onboarding, training, supervisions)
* Liaise with and work alongside external partnership agencies, staff, service users and family members in an open and inclusive way
* Develop positive behavioural support strategies and positive risk management solutions to enable service users achieve their pathways to independence that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion
* To take immediate and appropriate action to investigate and rectify any risks to health and safety arising from the work activity
* Use effective team briefings to communicate company requirements and policy Lead on crisis resolution including follow up to safeguarding, effective risk management, reflective practice and de-brief.
* Manage service user complaints to successful resolution
* Ensure compliance and governance of Local Authority contracts
* Maintain co-operative working relationships with other areas of the business to ensure continuous improvements
* Maintain a good knowledge of company policies, procedures and processes
* Ensure any deviation from quality is dealt with effectively and efficiently