Scheme Manager (Hally Road & Beddalls Farm Lodge)

L&Q; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

L&Q offers an exciting opportunity for a Scheme Manager to lead supported living schemes in London. Responsibilities include operational management, delivering person-centered care, and compliance with CQC standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with learning disabilities and strong leadership skills, with competitive benefits and the potential for career growth.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (increasing to 29 after 3 years)

Pension and life assurance

Free diploma level 5 training

Opportunities for career growth

Employee discounts and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex needs services with knowledge of CQC standards.
• Excellent leadership skills and experience developing staff.
• Strong understanding of Person Centred Care and Positive Behaviour Support frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operational aspects of supported living care services.
• Lead staff to deliver person-centered care promoting independence.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and financial procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder relationship building

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

Title: Scheme Manager

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours of Work: 37 hours per week

Location: Manor Park and Beckton, London

Salary: £33,489 to £36,932 per annum depending on experience

Closing date for completed applications: 6th June 2024 at 11:59pm

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Scheme Manager to lead and manage our supported living schemes at Halley Road (Manor Park) and Beddalls Farm Lodge (Beckton).

The schemes are CQC registered care services providing 24-hour support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs, based on a holistic assessment of individual needs. The schemes operate within the framework of Person Centred Care, Positive Behaviour Support, and Active Support.

Reporting to the Locality Manager, you will be responsible for the operational management of the schemes, leading staff to deliver person-centred care that promotes independence and self-determination. You will also oversee financial and administrative procedures, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and contractual obligations.

Essential requirements include experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and a strong understanding of Person Centred Care and Positive Behaviour Support frameworks.

To succeed, you will need:

• Proven experience managing complex needs services with knowledge of CQC standards
• Excellent leadership skills with experience motivating and developing staff
• Experience managing KPIs and monitoring returns
• Strong communication skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships
• A flexible, positive approach and good organizational skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding, lone working, and health and safety regulations
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or willingness to obtain it

Why work for L&Q Living?

• Benefits including 24 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days after 3 years), pension, life assurance, season ticket loan, employee discounts, and wellbeing programs
• Free diploma level 5 training
• Opportunity to earn a spot bonus of up to £1000 for demonstrating embedding of our values
• Recognized as a great place to work with 78% staff satisfaction (2022) and respectful management (92%)
• Opportunities for career growth within the organization

If interested and qualified, apply promptly.

Please note: The successful candidate will need to apply for an Enhanced DBS check. More information is available at the DBS website.

Our organizational values and behavioral framework guide our work. We are committed to inclusion, being Stonewall Diversity Champions, a Disability Confident employer, and signatories of the Time to Change Employer Pledge.

We also support environmental and social responsibility initiatives.