At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to empower adults with mental health challenges and promote independence.
- Company: Join Response, a values-driven organisation making a real difference in mental health services.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, 37 days leave, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for career progression and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while developing your leadership skills in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care and experience in managing support teams required.
The predicted salary is between 38220 - 38220 £ per year.
Our mission at Response is to enable people of all ages to live a more fulfilled life by providing excellent mental health services, housing, and supported living. Do you have the desire to empower and promote independence and an interest in mental health?
We are recruiting a Team Manager for our Harwood House Service, a 24/7 supported living scheme for adults with long term mental health issues. Clients are supported at Harwood House following extended stays on acute psychiatric and rehabilitation wards or are returning closer to home after periods in out of county placements.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the service, ensuring the team provides bespoke packages of support tailored to the needs of the individuals we support. You will ensure KPIs are met and audits are successful, demonstrating the service is operating efficiently and legally. You will provide leadership to the team and encourage them to perform at their highest level achievable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations and ensure support plans promote dignity, choice, and independence
- Manage complex cases and escalate serious concerns to clinical teams
- Facilitate move-ins, manage voids, and coordinate with referrals and housing teams
- Lead reflective practice following serious incidents
- Supervise and develop staff, manage rotas, recruitment, and training compliance
- Conduct audits, spot checks, and ensure health & safety standards
- Oversee medication checks and safeguarding processes
- Advocate for residents in clinical consultations and support benefit access
- Promote meaningful activities and skill development
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
- Experience managing or supervising a support team
- Knowledge of safeguarding, mental health, and team development
- Strong planning, communication, and leadership skills
Desirable:
- Level 4 Diploma or vocational qualifications in health and social care
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, CBT, motivational interviewing
- Familiarity with systems such as Inform
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a values-driven organisation: Caring, Safe, Creative, Aspirational
- Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults
- Access to training, development, and career progression
- Supportive management and collaborative working environment
- Competitive salary and pension scheme
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts
- Opportunities for secondments and internal progression
- 37 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
You will receive the training and confidence to use core therapeutic talk therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based Trauma Informed Care and Mutual Aid to provide the best possible support to our clients.
If this Team Manager position sounds like the role for you then please apply today! We would love to hear from you!
This vacancy may be closed early. To learn more about Response and what we do, please visit our website. Closing date – 06/08/2026 but may be closed earlier. Interviews are likely to be held on 10th July.
Our employees and clients come from all over the world, we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture and are registered as a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All our roles require an enhanced DBS check, two references from most recent employers and you must have the right to work in the UK.
Team Manager - Harwood House, Aylesbury employer: Response
Response is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and residents. With generous benefits like 37 days of annual leave and ample opportunities for professional development, you will find a rewarding environment in Oxford where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of those facing mental health challenges.
