Team Manager

Team Manager

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Team Manager to lead a supported living service in Nottingham, supporting adults with mental health needs to live independently and thrive within their community.

Position: Team Manager
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Salary: £28,068 per annum
Hours: Full time, 39 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 13 May 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing 18 May 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Team Manager to oversee a supported living service for adults with mental health difficulties. Working closely with senior leadership, you will ensure the delivery of high quality, recovery focused and person centred support that empowers individuals to live independently and achieve positive outcomes.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will lead and develop a support team, oversee the day to day running of the service, and ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance are maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the day to day operations of the supported living service
• Leading, supervising and developing support staff
• Supporting rota planning and safe staffing levels
• Monitoring support plans, risk assessments and outcome focused support
• Promoting independence, choice and recovery focused practice
• Managing safeguarding concerns, incidents and risk appropriately
• Working collaboratively with families, carers and external professionals
• Supporting recruitment, inductions, training compliance and absence management
• Ensuring accurate record keeping and compliance with quality standards

The role requires flexibility and participation in an on call rota, with occasional evening or weekend work where required.

You will have experience working within social care or mental health services, ideally within supported living, residential or community settings. You will be confident supporting adults with mental health needs and experienced in leading and motivating teams.

You will also have:

• At least two years’ experience within social care or mental health services
• Knowledge of safeguarding, the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and mental health legislation
• Experience managing staff performance, supervision and competency assessments
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience updating support plans and risk assessments
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records
• A positive, compassionate and resilient approach

A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and Leadership and Management is desirable, although support may be provided to work towards these qualifications.

Experience of trauma informed practice, de-escalation techniques and service improvement would be advantageous. A full manual driving licence is also desirable.

This organisation provides high quality supported living services for adults with a range of support needs, helping people build independence, confidence and meaningful lives within their communities. They are committed to delivering person centred support and creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for both the people they support and their employees.

The organisation is committed to safer recruitment practices including DBS and reference checks. Applications from individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions are welcomed, and adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process where required.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Supported Living Manager, Deputy Manager, Service Manager, Senior Support Worker, Mental Health Team Leader, Care Team Leader, Supported Housing Manager, Assistant Service Manager, Community Support Manager, Registered Manager.