Service Manager (Supported Living)

Charles Hunter Associates; Chatham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative charity organization is seeking a passionate Deputy or Service Manager to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional services for individuals with learning disabilities. This rewarding role involves overseeing staff performance, managing care plans, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid background in social care, and a commitment to fostering independence among clients. Join a forward-thinking team that values professional development and offers a variety of benefits, including training opportunities and well-being support. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Access to rewards scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Induction and ongoing training

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Staff recognition schemes

Team building days

Career progression coaching

Bespoke training packages

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care services with a strong leadership background.
• QCF Level 5 or willingness to complete is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff performance and allocation.
• Conduct risk assessments and update care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Performance Management

Understanding of CQC Framework

Risk Assessment

Organizational Skills

Driving License

Education

QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management

Level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Are you an adaptable, strong leader, who wants to be part of forward thinking, growing charity with a modern, creative and holistic approach?

I am looking for an experienced Deputy or Service Manager to lead staff in services for a specialist provider that supports the independence of those with Learning Disabilities. This role is based in Andover with a salary of £32,000 -£35,000 (DOE)

Please do not apply for this job if you require sponsorship to work in the UK. This position is only available for those who have right to work in the UK.

Requirements:

• QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management or willingness to complete
• A successful track record of performance managing staff within adult social care services
• A great understanding of CQC framework and regulations, as well as risk assessment and safety management
• Excellent IT and organisational skills
• Full, clean driving licence and access to a car

Benefits:

• Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Induction and ongoing training.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work
• Wellbeing support (including counselling services, occupational health, and physiotherapy)

If you are looking for your next exciting and rewarding career, then apply now! I will call you within 3 days of your successful application, answer any questions, and fast track your application to my client.

If you have experience leading staff within children's residential homes and a Level 3 in residential childcare, then I want to hear from you! Starting salary of £30,160 - £34,830

Please do not apply for this job if you require sponsorship to work in the UK. This position is only available for those who have right to work in the UK.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pension
• Refer a friend scheme
• Staff recognition schemes
• Team building days and events
• Award and achievement ceremonies
• Part & full time, sessional contracts
• High level of management support
• Bespoken training packages
• Coaching for professional and personal development, career progression including fully funded Level 3,4 and 5 adult & child care diplomas
• Well-being individual counselling and group session support

Requirements:

• A level 3 Residential Childcare Diploma or equivalent specific to children's residential care
• You must be 21 years of age or older
• Social care experience with challenging behaviours at senior level in either Adult or Children's social care
• Good knowledge of Ofsted
• A successful track record of shift leading teams within children's homes.
• Experience with and a passion for working with children and young people

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership, staff allocation and performance management
• Rotas
• Risk Assessments and care plan updates
• Safeguarding
• Medication
• Auditing

If you are looking for your next exciting and rewarding career move contact: Laura