Scheme Manager

Hightown Housing Association; Newton Longville; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in Newton Longville is looking for an experienced Scheme Manager to lead a team supporting individuals with complex needs. This role encompasses staff management, operational oversight, and collaboration with external agencies to promote independence for those in care. The position offers a competitive salary of £33,054 per year along with numerous benefits including generous annual leave, bonuses, and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 33 days

Annual salary review

Monthly attendance bonus

Workplace pension scheme

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Experience managing staff in a care setting.
• Ability to empower vulnerable individuals towards independence.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to support vulnerable individuals.
• Liaise with professionals and agencies for care.
• Manage operational tasks and staff scheduling.

Skills

Team Leadership

Operational Management

Collaboration with external agencies

Empowering vulnerable populations

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference and thrive in dynamic environments? Join us as an experienced Scheme Manager to review support plans, supervise staff, manage change, and bring creative ideas to enhance our service. Litslade Farm is a learning disability residential care home that supports 8 people with various complex needs. We support people who are Non‑Verbal, require nutrition, hydration and medication via a PEG tube, diabetics who require insulin injections, stoma care, hoisting and full personal care. This is a fast‑paced scheme that requires an enthusiastic and energetic individual to manage and thrive. The scheme offers 24‑hour care with 7 AM staff and 7 PM staff and 4 waking night staff.

Responsibilities

• Empowerment and Support: Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable people in achieving independence and fulfilling lives, collaborating with social workers and other professionals.
• Collaboration: Liaise with external agencies to ensure a smooth and supportive journey for each young person.
• Team Leadership: Manage and support a team of Support Workers and Waking Night Workers.
• Operational Management: Oversee staff rotas, including organising annual leave and covering sickness.
• Manage scheme rota, recruitment and induction of new staff. This role may also require managerial shifts covering the weekend where necessary to ensure full and consistent cover of all shifts.

Core Values

• Putting the people we support first
• Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice
• Developing passionate and committed teams
• Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• £33,054 pa for a 37.5 hour week
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Refer‑a‑friend scheme: Earn a £130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
• Employee assistance helpline