Scheme Manager

TN United Kingdom; Erith; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Scheme Manager to join their supportive team. This rewarding role focuses on empowering individuals with learning difficulties to engage in activities that foster independence and well-being. With over 25 years of experience in care services, the organization values diversity and offers comprehensive training and development opportunities. As a Scheme Manager, you will play a crucial role in supervising staff and assessing the needs of service users, ensuring they receive the support required to thrive. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

National Living Wage

Training and Development Opportunities

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Bike to Work Scheme

29 Days Annual Leave

Health Service Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a senior role supervising care staff.
• Management qualification preferred for effective team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Encourage service users to participate in activities and outings.
• Assess needs for care and support to enhance residents' independence.

Skills

Management Skills

Supervising Staff

Training and Mentoring

Assessment of Service Users' Needs

Education

QCF Level 5 or similar

Job description

£31,820 during probation and increasing to £32,458 after completion of probation

Do you want to make a positive difference in people’s lives, enabling them to gain greater independence and improve their well-being? If yes, read on!

Who we are

We are Ambient Support, a registered UK charity with over 25 years’ experience in providing care and support services for older people, individuals with mental health needs, and people with learning disabilities.

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We are a Day and Drop-in service offering flexible, person-centred, stimulating support in a community-based setting for individuals with learning difficulties. Our service provides access to various activities and outings.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact by encouraging our service users to participate in activities. During day trips, we may use a minibus for small groups or public transport to help build confidence and familiarity with local landmarks. This forms an important part of vocational training to help develop independent living skills. No two days are the same, and you'll find it rewarding to make a difference.

About You

We seek a Scheme Manager eager to join a supportive, friendly, and fast-paced environment. You will have a positive impact on residents’ lives, providing a friendly face they can rely on. Ideally, you will hold a management qualification (e.g., QCF Level 5 or similar) with at least 3 years’ experience in a senior role, supervising, training, and mentoring care and non-care staff. You will assess service users’ needs for care, leisure, social interaction, and professional support.

The Benefits for You

• National Living Wage paid regardless of age, including under 25s
• Training and development opportunities
• ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
• Enrolment in a pension scheme with contributions increasing to a maximum of 6%
• Season Ticket loan & Bike to Work scheme
• 29 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Health Service Discounts scheme membership
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

We welcome diversity of background, ethnicity, skills, talents, and contributions from everyone.

Safeguarding: An enhanced DBS clearance is required. References will also be obtained for all roles.

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN, United Kingdom