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Team Manager
Team Manager
🌟 Team Manager – 7a, Short Break Unit, Stowmarket
💷 £13.50/hr + Enhancements | Employee-Owned Organisation
🕒37 hour 12 month fixed term contract, with focus on evening and weekend work
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact? Join Leading Lives, a not-for-profit, employee-owned social enterprise supporting adults with learning disabilities across Suffolk.
💼 The Role:
We’re looking for a passionate Full time Team Manager to coach and support our 7a team to deliver inspiring and meaningful social care. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of person-centred support, managing staff performance, and maintaining service quality in line with regulatory standards.
About this role
🌱 Why Join Us?
Award-winning training & development
Opportunity to become a shareholder in our employee-owned enterprise
Up to 8% pension contribution
Cycle to work scheme, EAP, casual dress, sick pay, and more
Make a difference—every single day
🧭 What You’ll Do:
Service Delivery & Support
Lead and coordinate person-centred activities and support plans.
Promote independence and inclusion through education, employment, volunteering, and leisure opportunities.
Ensure effective keyworker support and maintain high-quality documentation.
Team Leadership & Management
Supervise and develop a team of support staff.
Manage rotas, timetables, and referrals within budget.
Lead service reviews and act as the main point of contact for families and partner organisations.
Communication & Partnership
Communicate effectively with customers, families, and professionals.
Foster strong relationships with external agencies including social care, health, and housing services.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, medication procedures, and safeguarding protocols.
Participate in audits and inspections (e.g. CQC, Health & Safety).
Learning & Development
Support staff development through training, coaching, and career pathways.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
✅ What You’ll Need:
Level 5 in Social Care (or equivalent)
Strong communication, leadership, and IT skills
Experience in social care and a passion for people
Knowledge of relevant legislation and person-centred approaches
Competence in Total Communication and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
🚀 Your Journey Starts Here:
You’ll receive a 3-week induction with a dedicated buddy to support you from day one. Start date subject to enhanced DBS and safer recruitment checks.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Candidate must have achieved Level 3 in Health and Social Care
