Future Directions CIC is a leading social care provider committed to supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and other complex needs. Our mission is to create opportunities for people to achieve their potential and lead fulfilling lives. We are driven by our core values of putting people first, being adaptable, going the extra mile, being creative and being transparent.

Job Description:

Future Directions CIC are recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to join our fantastic team in Rochdale. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and have a background in forensic/mental health support with the ability to lead a team and will be able to live out our values on a daily basis

Future Directions Values:

• Putting People First: You will prioritise the needs and wishes of the individual, ensuring they are at the heart of everything you do
• Going the Extra Mile: You will support a culture of inclusion, respecting and valuing the diversity of individuals and communities
• Being Transparent: You will maintain honesty, transparency, and professionalism in all your interactions
• Being Adaptable: You will foster a sense of belonging and connection, helping individuals to engage with their local community
• Being Creative: You will uphold the rules and ensure they are followed consistently, while maintaining a positive and respectful environment

CQC Rating Outstanding and winner of best employer of over 250 staff by skills for care!

We’re looking for someone like you to manage the day-to-day running of one of our services in Rochdale. Here, we provide a supported housing service for 2 gentlemen with a history of drug/alcohol misuse. So previous working knowledge supporting individuals with a history of this would is desired.

Substantial experience gained managing a caseload of individuals with complex needs is a given, as well as being values and outcome driven, able to lead by example using your firm, Values Driven but inclusive management style. You’re transparent and encouraging too, and have lots of tact and diplomacy.

Skills:

• Ability to lead a team
• Strong person centred approach
• Resilient (bounce back ability) with the ability to support people with complex Mental Health needs
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and its practical application in a support setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that staff shifts are flexible to enable sufficient cover to meet People we Support’s needs & wishes.
• Ensure that the support to People we Support/other work is being planned and organised effectively.
• Ensure induction of staff, including roles and responsibilities is carried out in accordance with Policy and Procedures.
• Ensure that identified Mandatory Training for staff is carried out.
• Ensure that all staff within the network have regular person centred supervision (Job Consultation) and annual appraisal in accordance with the procedures and contract requirements.
• Undertake and monitor workplace risk assessments.
• As per procedure undertake On-Call duties.

Requirements:

• Experience in working within a supported living setting
• A caring and patient attitude with a strong commitment to providing high-quality care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A valid driver’s license – be a confident driver and able to drive manual and automatic cars is desired

If this sounds of interest would would love to hear from you!