Team Manager

Location
Derbyshire
Salary
£20,475 per annum
Posted
14 Oct 2016
Closes
11 Nov 2016
Ref
UNIT41885
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

£20,475 per annum,  plus excellent benefits
37.5 hours per week 

Join our team! Become a support work Team Manager with United Response in the Ilkeston and Derby areas

Who we are

United Response is a leading national charity providing support to young people and adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries. 

Who we are looking for

We have an opportunity for a Team Manager in our Derwent Area. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day running of a busy service, getting to know the people we support, what's important to them and discovering the best ways to support them as an individual. You will help to organise and monitor day to day support ensuring that it is delivered efficiently and to the highest possible standard.  

What we need from you

To be a great Team Manager, you will have experience of working in social care and ideally have an NVQ3 in Social Care or equivalent.  You will know that you need compassion, integrity and to treat people with dignity and respect.  You need to be reliable because people are depending on you, be able to travel between locations and work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and overnight as needed.  You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and good IT and numerical skills.  

The benefits

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

20 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays , pro rata for part time) , which increases after 3 and 5 years service 
Pension contribution
Childcare vouchers
Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers

Plus the chance to make a positive difference to someone’s life every day - which is the biggest perk of all! 

So what are you waiting for? Apply now! We look forward to receiving your application.