This is a Fixed-Term Maternity Cover role, offering a salary of £38,488.05 per annum, working across the Cheshire region including Chester, Congleton and surrounding areas. Working 37.5 hours per week. To add to our existing team of dedicated staff, Bedspace is seeking to recruit an experienced Team Manager to oversee and manage the Placements across Cheshire East & West Pathway.
Reporting to the Registered Service Manager, (RSM) the Team Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the service working within the OFSTED Framework for Supported Accommodation. You will work with our dedicated housing team to ensure high standards are maintained in each property.
You will work with our Exceptional HR team and be a key player involved in recruitment, inductions and managing best performance of the Support Team.
About the Team
The Cheshire East & West Pathway Team offer support to some of the most vulnerable young people in society. Bedspace support the transition from the care system to independence through our Pathway of Services. As part of the Bedspace Pathway the Placements provide intensive staff support 24/7 for our young people in Residential properties.
We ensure all our young people have the tools they need to live independently and become a positive part of society. We do this through our work with the ASDAN resettlement training system which is embedded into the work we carry out with our Young People.
Bedspace utilises a relationship-based approach to our support delivery to work through traumatic events that the Young Person may have experienced. Bedspace has a unique approach to service delivery and support that takes a holistic view of delivering support. We follow a person-centred approach to support delivery.
About you
The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for this sector, looking to make a difference in the lives of our service users, and will be looking for a challenging but rewarding role.
Requirements:
- Management experience within social care/ youth services.
- People management - managing medium/large size teams.
- Previous experience working with vulnerable young people.
- Experience with mental health issues, youth offending, risk taking, drug and alcohol use or NEET young people is desirable
- NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (or willingness to work towards)
- Experience working with external agencies.
- Stakeholder management
- Negotiation skills
- Risk and Conflict management.
- Thorough knowledge of safeguarding
- Driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use.
- The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, an employment background check, satisfactory references, and verification of right to work in the UK.
Join us and make a difference in the lives of the people we support, whilst leading a dedicated team to continuously improve and succeed!
We are Bedspace. Our mission is simple - to transform the lives of the people we support. Our team of 300+ people work to provide housing and support packages to our service users. In 2024, we celebrated our 25th anniversary, during 25 years of Bedspace we’ve supported over 24,000 people to transform their lives. Bedspace was also named Most Dedicated Community Housing Organisation 2025!
Bedspace Resource Limited is a Disability Confident Committed employer, committed to inclusive recruitment, accessible vacancies, reasonable adjustments, and ongoing support for disabled employees. At Bedspace, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults. This role involves direct work with children and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As part of our rigorous recruitment and selection process, we carry out comprehensive vetting checks—including an Enhanced DBS and employment references—to ensure all appointed individuals are suitable to work with the people we support.
If you are offered the role, references will be requested for all positions involving work with children or vulnerable adults. You must also provide a full employment history in your CV, with clear explanations for any gaps.
Please note that Bedspace is currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
