Team Manager
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,138.20 to £30,667 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | LA9 4BD |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | The Oaklea Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TMK&U |
Summary
Is your background in Learning Disability services?
Have you been a Team Manager within a CQC regulated activity service previously? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking to appoint a Team Manager to manage our Adults Care Homes in Kendal and Ulverston.
We are looking for someone who is:
• Experienced, caring and passionate in making a difference to adults with a Learning Disability
• Being responsible for the safe delivery of the service
• Focus on driving customers goals, outcomes and aspirations
• Promote the rights of each customer
• A strong leader, supportive, has empathy and is organised
• Innovative in their approach
• Able to embrace a positive workplace culture
• Competent with IT software
• Willing to learn and also mentor colleagues
Our Mission is to support and care for people and communities so they can learn, develop and thrive with kindness at the heart of what we do.
This is a hybrid role of team and service management working across two residential services in Barrow and Kendal, supporting a maximum of 11 people within these services in their homes. Your working week can be self-directed and gives opportunity for you to work within your two services, and from our Head Office and area satellite offices. There may be some evening and weekend work; however, this will be flexible and directed by you and the needs of your services.
We are a supportive team, and coaching and mentoring will be readily available to facilitate your learning, development and career advancement. Training and workshops continue throughout the year, and there are always opportunities to learn and grow within our care directorate.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as we work together to shape the future and for our growth.
Desired level 5 in Leadership or Health and Social Care, or working towards, and at least 2 years of management or team leading experience and a driver preferred with access to your own vehicle. Experience of working and supporting people within a health and or social care environment, and a sound understanding of working within a regulated service is essential
Interviews will be scheduled for an initial video interview on 10th April, and if successful, progression to the second stage, an in-person interview at our Head Office in Kendal on 17th April.
A full job description can be provided upon request. All applicants will be subject to regulatory screening and employment checks.
Have you been a Team Manager within a CQC regulated activity service previously? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking to appoint a Team Manager to manage our Adults Care Homes in Kendal and Ulverston.
We are looking for someone who is:
• Experienced, caring and passionate in making a difference to adults with a Learning Disability
• Being responsible for the safe delivery of the service
• Focus on driving customers goals, outcomes and aspirations
• Promote the rights of each customer
• A strong leader, supportive, has empathy and is organised
• Innovative in their approach
• Able to embrace a positive workplace culture
• Competent with IT software
• Willing to learn and also mentor colleagues
Our Mission is to support and care for people and communities so they can learn, develop and thrive with kindness at the heart of what we do.
This is a hybrid role of team and service management working across two residential services in Barrow and Kendal, supporting a maximum of 11 people within these services in their homes. Your working week can be self-directed and gives opportunity for you to work within your two services, and from our Head Office and area satellite offices. There may be some evening and weekend work; however, this will be flexible and directed by you and the needs of your services.
We are a supportive team, and coaching and mentoring will be readily available to facilitate your learning, development and career advancement. Training and workshops continue throughout the year, and there are always opportunities to learn and grow within our care directorate.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as we work together to shape the future and for our growth.
Desired level 5 in Leadership or Health and Social Care, or working towards, and at least 2 years of management or team leading experience and a driver preferred with access to your own vehicle. Experience of working and supporting people within a health and or social care environment, and a sound understanding of working within a regulated service is essential
Interviews will be scheduled for an initial video interview on 10th April, and if successful, progression to the second stage, an in-person interview at our Head Office in Kendal on 17th April.
A full job description can be provided upon request. All applicants will be subject to regulatory screening and employment checks.
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