Scheme Manager

Hightown Housing Association Ltd; Tring; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Annual bonus

Monthly attendance bonus

Blue Light Card discounts

Training and development

Pension and life assurance

Employee assistance

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Westcroft is a vibrant supported living service with 9 independent one bedroom flats, supporting adults with learning disabilities across three main buildings and community homes. Guided by our five corevalues, we work together to create an inclusive, respectful environment where people feel valued, supported and empowered to live as independently as possible.

We are seeking a capable manager to lead and inspire a dedicated team, promote a positive workplace culture, oversee staff rotas

Qualifications

• Full drivers licence with access to a vehicle.
• Strong IT skills.
• Previous managerial experience within a similar setting ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable people
• Promote a positive workplace culture where everyone feels included, empowered and supported
• Oversee Staff Rotas including organising annual leave and covering sickness
• Collaborate with the recruitment team to oversee recruitment and induction of new staff at the scheme
• Manage and support and team of Support workers
• Work with external agencies to achieve best outcomes

Skills

Driver's license

IT skills

Management experience

Job description

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Westcroft is a vibrant supported living service with 9 independent one bedroom flats, supporting adults with learning disabilities across three main buildings and community homes. Guided by our five corevalues, we work together to create an inclusive, respectful environment where people feel valued, supported and empowered to live as independently as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable people
• Promote a positive workplace culture where everyone feels included, empowered and supported
• Oversee Staff Rotas including organising annual leave and covering sickness
• Collaborate with the recruitment team to oversee recruitment and induction of new staff at the scheme
• Manage and support and team of Support workers
• Work with external agencies to achieve best outcomes

Requirements:

• Full Drivers Licence with access to a vehicle
• Strong IT Skills
• Previous managerial experience within a similar setting ideal but not essential

Benefits:

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, rising to 35 with service (pro rata)
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus
• Blue Light Card: Access to discounts for local and national retailers
• Commitment to health and wellbeing through the Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times annual salary
• Access to an employee assistance helpline

Hightown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will need to have a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, together with any other relevant recruitment checks.

I understand that, if appointed, I will be expected to uphold the professional standards and safeguarding responsibilities associated with working in a position of trust and comply with the association's safeguarding policies and Code of Conduct.

As an employee, you hold a position of trust and are expected to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions through your role. You must act with integrity, safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of those you work with, and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. All employees are required to comply with the organisation's safeguarding policies, Code of Conduct and relevant statutory guidance.

We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early.