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Posted 08 August, 2026

Team Manager

The Oaklea Trust
Durham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Team ManagerLocation: Pelton, County DurhamSalary: £30,011.80 - £31,285.80 per annum (based on working 35 hours per week) + Onboarding payment £500Contract: PermanentHours: 35 hours per weekAdvertising End Date: We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when we feel we have enough suitable candidatesBenefits - We Are Offering:33 days annual leave, including bank holidays increasing with length of serviceOnboarding bonus: £500 paid upon completion of probation periodFlexible workingNEST pension schemeHealthcare benefits - Free optical, dental, physiotherapy, podiatry treatments, osteopathy and reflexologyLifestyle and leisure discounts for the gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and holidaysFree access to round the clock employee assistance programme for advice and counselling servicesAward and recognition for long serviceDo you have experience in Learning Disability servicesHave you previously held a Team Manager role within a CQC regulated service If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.We are seeking a Team Manager to oversee a supported living service in the Pelton area within the County Durham.We are looking for someone who:Is Experienced, caring and passionate in making a difference to adults with a Learning DisabilityCan be responsible for the safe delivery of the serviceHas the focus on driving customers goals, outcomes and aspirationsCan promote the rights of each customerIs a strong leader, supportive, has empathy and is organisedIs innovative in their approachIs able to embrace a positive workplace cultureIs competent with IT softwareIs willing to learn and mentor colleaguesOur mission is to support people and communities to learn, grow, and thrive, with kindness at the core of everything we do.Working at Oaklea means enjoying a healthy work-life balance with flexible working options, including a mix of remote and on-site work, alongside some on-call duties on a rota basis.You may be required to travel to various locations across County Durham, so the ability to travel independently is essential. Ideally, you will hold a Level 5 or higher qualification in Leadership and Management but this is not essential. We also offer a company training plan to support your development in this role.As part of our wider management team, you will help drive change and share best practice across the organisation in support of both our customers and employees.If you're ready for a rewarding challenge and a career with Oaklea, we would love to meet you!If you would like to be a part of a caring and supportive organisation that puts the customer at the centre of all we do, we would love to hear from you, click on APPLY' today forwarding a recent copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.An Enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate (Paid for by Oaklea, T&Cs apply)No agencies pleaseTPBN1_UKTJ