Team Manager - Care

Position: Team Manager - Care (£300 Welcome Bonus)
# Team Manager - Care (£300 Welcome Bonus)
Are you an inspiring leader passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic young people with complex needs? We’re looking for a Team Manager to guide our dedicated team of Autism Practitioners and ensure that best practices are followed, leading to the best possible outcomes for those we support.
** Welcome Bonus payment of £300 - see T&Cs below
** A one-off welcome bonus is offered to candidates who are offered the Team Manager role at Prior's Court. Should you leave the role within 1 year of service, you will be responsible for reimbursing the bonus.
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* Please note:

Due to our location, a holder of a full UK driving licence is preferred for this role.
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** Key job information:** | ||
** Salary** | Up to £34,000 per annum (dependent on qualification and experience) ||
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* Hours:

** | 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year ||
** Contract type:** | Permanent |### Job description### About the Team Manager role

As a Team Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the daily operations of our residential homes, prioritising the health and wellbeing of the young people in your care. You will model best practices and lead your team in delivering personalised support, ensuring each young person can thrive in a nurturing environment.

With a focus on ongoing training and professional development, you will empower your team to provide exceptional outcomes, helping our young people lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.### Key responsibilities
* Line manage, coach, and mentor a team of Autism Practitioners.
* Support the recruitment and induction of new staff.
* Manage staff attendance, including sickness and other absences.
* Oversee staff performance through monthly check-ins, conduct reviews, performance improvement plans, and risk assessments.
* Implement autism-friendly strategies to enhance learning and wellbeing for young people.
* Assist in understanding and applying young people's "This Is Me" plans (our term for a young person's collective care plans).
* Provide personal care aligned with each individual’s "This Is Me" plan.
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* Work Schedule:

** You will work Early and Late shifts across a seven-day week. Early shifts are from 7am to 4pm, and Late shifts from 2pm to 10pm.

For the full list of responsibilities, see the job description

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** We also have vacancies for Autism Practitioners, Weekend Autism Practitioners,*
* ** and Learning Autism Practitioners (term-time).**### Share this page
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* Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent is required.
* At least 2 years of experience as a support worker with autism experience and/or learning disability experience
* Experience in line management, coaching and mentoring of small teams is desirable### Benefits We know that our people are central to everything we do. That’s why we’re committed to recognising, supporting and rewarding our staff through a comprehensive and flexible benefits package. We offer a wide range of rewards designed to support your financial well-being, personal development, and work-life balance:
* 257.5 hours annual leave - hours annual leave for full time staff / pro-rata for part time
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice, guidance and support whenever you need it
* Life assurance – offering additional peace of mind
* Flexible Benefits and Discount Platform – access savings and tailored offers
* Health Cash Plan – available on a self-funded basis
* Staff recognition – annual awards and ongoing appreciation schemes including Long Service Awards
* Refer-a-friend scheme – earn financial rewards for successful referrals
* Free flu vaccinations – available on-site each year
* Cycle to Work scheme – save money on bikes and accessories
* Electric Car Scheme – drive greener with tax-efficient leasing

Find out more about the benefits we offer###

How to apply

We're excited about the possibility of you joining the team at Prior's Court! To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the young people we support, all offers of employment are subject to the…