Scheme Manager - Adult Supported Living

Swanton Care and Community; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care company as a Scheme Manager, where you will lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional residential living support. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with diverse needs, including those with disabilities and health challenges. You will be part of a vibrant organization that values potential, responsibility, integrity, diversity, and empathy. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in care management.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition Vouchers

Long Service Awards

Employee Benefits App

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Life Cover

Funded Qualifications

Career Pathways

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in care management, preferably in supported living.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to create an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential living scheme in Ipswich.
• Provide inspirational leadership and support to the team.

Skills

Care Management Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

NVQ Level 5 Diploma

Alternative Care Qualification

Job description

About The Role

Are you ready to take the next step in your career to meet the challenge of this exciting role?

Position: Scheme Manager

Location: Barnsley (Various locations with expectations of travel)

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week to be worked to meet the needs of the service

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

About you

Do you have previous experience working in care, managing a team, and want to use these skills to develop further and take the lead?

This is an opportunity for a proactive Scheme Manager to join an evolving Care Company and manage our residential living scheme in Ipswich. You will need:

• Previous care management experience, preferably within a supported living environment.
• Hold or be working towards an NVQ Level 5 Diploma or have a suitable alternative qualification.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
• Evidence of providing inspiring, motivational, clear, and supportive leadership.

Here at Swanton, we are looking for people who share our core values and can apply these to their work. Our ethos is built around five key words that underpin the PRIDE we take in our services:

Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy

What we can offer:

• Refer a friend scheme: You can receive £400 for each successful referral made by you *
• Above and beyond: Recognition for those who go the extra mile, including vouchers and surprises!
• Long service awards: Celebrating your commitment to the team
• Employee benefits app: Discounts, learning & development info, and community connection
• Cycle to work: Save money and get fit with our scheme
• Pension: Auto-enrolled into our salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life cover: Entitlement to death in service benefit
• Funded qualifications: Earn while you learn, with opportunities to develop your career
• Career pathways: Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3)
• Swanton Educates: Our own training qualification centre
• Trained mental health first aiders: Available to support you
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Confidential 24hr counselling and support
• Employee Voice: Regular events to gather your feedback

*Subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Our supported living & residential services in Barnsley support a diverse range of individuals, including those with traumatic brain injury, stroke, acquired brain injury, palliative care needs, autism, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.