Job Introduction

We are Eden Futures, and we deliver exceptional support services for people aged 18 and over who have learning disabilities, autism, mental ill health and associated complex needs.

We’re delighted to be opening a brand-new Supported Living service consisting of twelve apartments and 8 specialist bungalows in March 2022.

We are urgently looking to recruit a Team Manager within our Specialist Services to be responsible for providing day to day leadership, management, and support to the team to ensure the highest quality of service is delivered to the people we care for.

Joining Eden Futures could be just the start of rewarding career within Adult Social Care with opportunities to progress your career in the future as we embark our journey for growth. today and be a part of our Wheaters Fold development from it’s infancy.

Successful candidates will be required to have an Enhanced DBS check prior to commencing employment.

Main Responsibility

• Proactively assist in seeking out new opportunities for growth and development of the service whilst protecting and safeguarding the Company’s values and culture
• Ensure that all new team members are appropriately recruited into the Company and analyse initial training and development needs
• In conjunction with the management team, recruit and select new staff taking an active part in the interview process
• Attend interviews for potential new packages of care and support as required with the senior management team
• Implement induction/assessment programmes for all new service users, in conjunction with the wider management team
• Understand and promote a person centred and needs led approach to deliver a quality service which fully complies with the Eden philosophy, values, policies and procedures
• Understand the wider implications of the business in relation to the commissioning process, audit and inspection (CQC etc.)
• Always promote a professional image of the service and the Company.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with key stakeholders i.e. Adult Social Care & Health, CCG’s etc
• Ensure effective communication is established and maintained throughout the service and with external agencies, service users and their circle of support
• Ensure effective partnership working with external training and provider / agencies (i.e. NAS, SaLT and psychology services)

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to support and develop a team
• Ideally you will have previous experience in a Supported Living or Residential service
• Experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities or Mental Health conditions is preferable
• Be willing to undertake further training or development
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, demanding role

About the Company

Eden Futures is about enabling people to live fulfilling lives in whatever circumstances people choose. We support people to be as independent as possible to achieve what they want to with their lives.

We have worked with commissioning teams for over 25 years, engaging with them to provide innovative, community based supported living services for vulnerable people, using our experience and expertise to help people on their journey towards greater independence and a fulfilling life.

Our overall aim as an organisation is to provide a high-quality service that empowers Service Users to lead normal lives, and to be the provider of choice.