Connect to Work Team Manager

Essex Cares Limited; Southend-on-Sea, Thurrock; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Team Manager to lead a regional team in support of individuals overcoming employment barriers. The ideal candidate will have strong management skills, a target-driven mindset, and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include motivating the team, ensuring high-quality support, and facilitating job placements. This role offers competitive salary and various benefits, including comprehensive training, annual leave, and healthcare support.

Benefits

45p paid per mile tax‑free

Up to 35 days annual leave

Fully paid induction and training

Career development opportunities

Annual performance-related bonus

Enhanced pension scheme

Healthcare support scheme

Employee referral program

Mental health first aid support

Reimbursement of professional membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a line management role.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Comfortable working in a target-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving and planning capabilities.
• Possess a valid driving licence and a vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a regional team supporting individuals in finding work.
• Motivate your team to exceed contractual targets.
• Develop pathways for individuals based on skills.
• Deliver high-quality employment support.

Skills

Strong line management skills

Networking abilities

Target-driven mindset

Exceptional communication skills

Planning and problem-solving skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Full driving licence

Job description

Salary: £38,000-£43,000 based on qualifications and experience

Location: Essex, Southend and Thurrock

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term until 31/07/2027

ECL is working on behalf of Essex County Council to deliver the government funded Supported Employment programme ‘Connect to Work’ as part of the ‘Get Britain Working’ initiative.

The Connect to Work Team Manager will lead a regional team across Essex, Southend and Thurrock, supporting individuals with barriers to employment in finding and sustaining work. You will empower and motivate your team to exceed our contractual targets for individuals entering and remaining in employment, whilst delivering consistent and high-quality end-to-end employment support following the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF).

Playing a key role in developing exciting opportunities and pathways for the individuals we support, you will ensure all employment outcomes are person‑centred and that individuals are matched based on skills and experience.

About You

What you need to succeed as a Team Manager:

• Strong line management skills and experience
• To be confident in networking; building and maintaining relationships
• The ability to work and succeed in a target driven environment
• Exceptional and adaptable communication skills
• The ability to plan, prioritise and problem solve
• A proactive, flexible, and adaptable approach to work
• A full and valid driving licence with own vehicle to travel

What we can offer you as Team Manager:

• 45p paid per mile tax‑free
• Up to 32/35days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Fully paid induction and training with ongoing support
• Career development opportunities with access to paid for qualifications
• Annual salary reviews
• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Enhanced DBS and renewals paid for by ECL
• Company pension – Enhanced contributory NEST scheme – we contribute up to 6%
• Healthcare support scheme via Healthshield paid for by ECL
• Employee Loyalty Scheme with long service awards
• Employee referral program – £350 for referring a friend
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Mental health first aiders in every service
• Reimbursement of professional membership related to your role

ECL reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on application numbers.

About Us

At ECL, we offer care and support to thousands of people to live safely and independently within their own homes and local communities in South East England. We provide high quality social care services in Essex, London Borough of Havering, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham and West Sussex aimed at wellbeing, prevention and increasing independence.

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitable candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme which helps to employ, support and promote disabled people in the workplace.

Please note that while ECL does hold a visa sponsor licence, we do not currently accept direct applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship. Instead, we work with a designated third‑party provider to support sponsorship arrangements. Therefore, applicants who do not already have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship to continue working in the UK cannot be considered for this role through direct application.

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