Service Manager (Supported Living) in Langley)

Sterling Cross Ltd; Langley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social support charity is seeking a highly experienced Service Manager for their specialist supported living service near Slough. You will oversee the service's daily operations, ensuring compliance and supporting your team in delivering outstanding care. Candidates should have previous managerial experience in complex care environments. This is a full-time, permanent position offering various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Further learning and development support

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid DBS

Travel loan and eyecare vouchers

Generous pension and life assurance cover

Qualifications

• Experience as a Deputy Manager or Service Manager in similar environments.
• Experience with individuals having complex care needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the service.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding measures.
• Support the care team in providing outstanding support.

Skills

Experience in managing care services

Ability to provide support for complex medical histories

Strong leadership and communication skills

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

A leading social support charity is seeking a highly experienced care professional to join them as the Service Manager for their specialist supported living service near Slough.

The charity provides housing, wellbeing and integrated services across London and the South East of England for people who need additional, often complex social support to live independently.

This Slough service offers highly individualised, specialist care for combined learning disability, mental health and physical health support needs, advocating for as much personal choice and autonomy as possible at every step.

Responsibilities

• As the Service Manager, you\'ll be managing the regular operations of the service, maintaining effective compliance and safeguarding measures, and ensuring the team are themselves well-supported to provide outstanding personal, practical and wellbeing support.
• Together, you\'ll make a real, tangible difference when it comes to independence and quality of life - with further opportunities for professional recognition and development as you do so.
• This is a permanent, full-time position.

Person specification

• Essential Previous experience as a Deputy Manager or Service Manager within a similar environment (learning disabilities / complex care / mental health / neurological care)
• Essential Previous experience in caring for individuals whose needs include complex medical histories
• Desirable A relevant qualification such as an NVQ in Health and Social Care
• Desirable Valid UK driving licence and personal vehicle

Benefits

• 25 days\' annual leave + bank holidays, with length of service boosts plus opportunities to buy/sell
• Further learning and development support
• Eligibility for discounts schemes including Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to confidential counselling and wellbeing services
• Paid DBS
• Travel loan and eyecare vouchers
• Generous pension and life assurance cover
• Professional recognition initiatives
• And more!