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Wakefield Council; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a manager to join the supported living service for adults with learning disabilities in the community. You will oversee day-to-day operations to promote independence, rights and inclusion for tenants living in their own homes.

Lead induction, probation, supervision and staff development, coordinate rosters, and ensure policy compliance while safeguarding finances and data accuracy across up to 100 staff in the absence of the Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational responsibilities for tenants to live independently in the community.
• Oversee induction, probation, supervision, and identify staff development needs.
• Coordinate staff rotas and enforce Council policies and procedures.
• Shared responsibility for up to 100 staff in the Manager's absence.
• Accountability for safe management of expenditure and income for tenants’ personal finances.
• Produce and/or process manual and electronic data ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Job description

Salary: £22,126.50 to £23,832.50 a year, pro rata

Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.

About the Role:

To work effectively as part of the management team for the supported living service supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs as tenants in their own homes in the community, promoting independence, choice, rights and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities:

To undertake the day to day operational responsibilities for tenants supporting the individuals to live independently in the community.

Responsibility for induction, probation, supervision, identifying and tracking learning and development needs, staff rotas and implementation of Council policy and procedure.

Shared responsibility for up to 100 staff in the Managers absence

Accountability for the safe management of expenditure and income for tenants, including cash, cheques, direct debits, invoices, in relation to their personal finances.

Producing and/or processing manual and electronic data and information and responsible for ensuring accuracy of information, confidentiality and data security.