Job Description

Service:

Community Services - Leicester

Hours per week:

Full-time, 36 hours per week


Salary: 30,000

Location:

Northwest England

About the Role

We Change Lives (WCL) is seeking a passionate and motivated

Community Team Manager

to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leadership role in one of our community-based services, supporting colleagues and ensuring the highest quality of care and support for the people we serve.


As a Community Team Manager, you'll work under the direction of the Service Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a designated branch of the service. You'll champion excellence, drive quality standards, and lead your team to deliver person-centred care that makes a real difference in people's lives.

A Day in the Life of a Community Team Manager

No two days are the same in this rewarding role. You'll be:



Leading and motivating a team of colleagues to deliver the highest standards of care. Supporting the Service Manager in developing the service, improving performance, and embedding WCL's values. Ensuring our colleagues are supported through effective supervision, training, and development. Building strong, positive relationships with the people we support, their families, and external stakeholders. Promoting independence, inclusion, and choice for the people we support. Taking responsibility for safeguarding, health and safety, and ensuring compliance with policies and legislation. Playing a key role in financial performance, rota planning, and service development.


Your leadership will directly impact the lives of the people we support, helping them achieve their goals, dreams, and aspirations.

Our Employee Benefits

We know our teams make life-changing differences every day, so we invest in you with:

Welcome Bonus

: 500 ((not payable if we've paid a sponsorship or agency fee for your recruitment).

Training & Development

: Funded qualifications, including Level 2 and above, plus bonus payments for achievement.

Health & Wellbeing Support

: 24/7 access to a GP and wellbeing services.

Blue Light Card

: Free membership, unlocking discounts on shopping, childcare, and more.

Enhancements

: Additional pay for night shifts and double time at Christmas.

Free Meals

: For all staff working 12-hour shifts.

Refer a Friend Scheme

: 200 bonus for successful referrals.

Ongoing Technological Advancements

: Training and access to new systems, including care planning and rota apps.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone with:



A

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

(essential) - Level 5 is desirable. Experience in

leading teams, managing change, and developing colleagues

. Strong knowledge of care standards, safeguarding, and health & safety. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. A commitment to innovation, quality, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives. Flexibility to provide

on-call support

as required.


Most importantly, you'll share our vision of empowering individuals, supporting colleagues, and making a lasting difference in the community.

Ready to Change Lives? Apply Now!

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for supporting others, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with We Change Lives.

More About We Change Lives

We Change Lives (WCL) is a leading Northwest charity dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, older people, those with dementia, and people experiencing mental health challenges. Through residential homes, supported living, and community-based services, we help people lead purposeful, healthy, and fulfilling lives.