Scheme Manager - Adult Supported Living

Swanton Care and Community; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization is seeking a Scheme Manager in Derby City to support the service manager and inspire teams. The ideal candidate will have previous care management experience and hold or be working towards an NVQ Level 5 Diploma. This full-time role requires excellent interpersonal skills and evidence of leadership. The company offers various employee benefits, including career development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Long service awards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension plan

Funded qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Trained mental health first aiders

Qualifications

• 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.
• Evidence of providing inspirational and supportive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support the service manager to set the culture of the service.
• Lead and inspire teams to embody the company ethos.
• Manage Supported Living services effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Management experience

Education

NVQ Level 5 Diploma or suitable alternative

Job description

About The Role

The Scheme Manager will be responsible for supporting the service manager to set the culture of the service. Leading and inspiring the teams to ensure that everyone within it lives and breathes our company ethos.

Position: Scheme Manager

Location: Derby City

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

You will need to be able to travel between the services, which are clustered around Derby City.

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 pro-active Scheme Manager to join an evolving Care Company and manage our Supported Living services in Sunderland. 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.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
• Evidence that you can provide inspiring, motivational, clear, and supportive leadership.

The Scheme Manager will be responsible for supporting the service manager to set the culture of the service. Leading and inspiring the teams to ensure that everyone within it lives and breathes our company ethos.

Here at Swanton, we are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.

“Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy”

What we can offer

• Refer a friend scheme – we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution. You will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made *
• Above and beyond – we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!
• Long service awards – we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service.
• Employee benefits app – stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.
• Cycle to work – you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Pension – we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Life cover – you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.
• Funded qualifications – earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *
• Career pathways – we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!
• Swanton Educates – we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development.
• Trained mental health first aiders – available to support you when you need someone to talk to.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support.
• Employee Voice – we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us.

The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS.

*subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Supporting people in their own homes to live an independent life within their community.