Cluster Team Manager - Aspirations Care - ref. e6273723

At Aspirations, we provide personalised support that empowers individuals to live more independently, confidently, and with dignity. As a Cluster Team Manager, you’ll play a vital role in shaping this journey, ensuring top-quality care while leading and motivating a team to reach their full potential.

You will be responsible for ensuring service standards are consistently high, actively promoting a culture of care that is both person-centred and inclusive.

This is a hands-on management role where you’ll be deeply involved in service planning, team development, and creating innovative solutions to improve care delivery. You’ll also handle day-to-day operations, providing guidance and resolving challenges as they arise to ensure smooth, efficient service delivery.

Flexibility is key, as we provide 24/7 care. You’ll need to be ready to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays, ensuring continuous support for the people we care for.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of support workers, promoting best practices and ensuring the highest standards of care.
• Collaborate with the Area Registered Manager to monitor and maintain excellent service delivery, promoting independence and choice for those in our care.
• Be an exemplary role model, ensuring safety and satisfaction for both the people we support and your colleagues.
• Manage and support adults with complex learning disabilities, including those with Autism and Positive Behaviour Plans.
• Maintain accurate records and demonstrate strong IT skills to support service efficiency.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience in managing teams within social care, specifically supporting adults with learning disabilities.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care (or a commitment to achieve this within 18 months).
• Excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for helping others.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic care environment.
• A driving license is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Life cover (2x salary) up to individual state pension age
• Access to Aspirations Perks – discounts at major retailers and supermarkets
• Smart Health App – 24/7 GP access for you and your family
• Flexible working with optional overtime
• DBS paid by Aspirations
• £500 refer-a-friend scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• CPD Accredited induction and ongoing training, including Care Certificate and apprenticeship opportunities
• Career progression support and professional development
• Paid 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme with NEST

At Aspirations we value all colleagues, regardless of age. We are proud to offer pay over the statutory minimum set for young workers and have no set retirement age. Our staff can also expect full training, study for qualifications and a rewarding career.

Aspirations is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitability qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable adults that we support and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Care Management: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Reference ID: 728/2024