Help us make a difference to people with life‑limiting illnesses…
At The Myton Hospices, we provide specialist care and support for people with life‑limiting illnesses, and their loved ones, from the point of diagnosis to end of life. We are a much‑loved and well‑supported charity, at the heart of our community. We have three hospices, a range of community services, and 26 charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire.
About the role
Join our team in a new, fixed‑term role, providing operational leadership for three of our community support services (Telephone Support, Compassionate Neighbours, and Support Hubs). These services offer non‑clinical support in people’s homes, over the phone, or in our Support Hubs, where they can be listened to and directed to the most appropriate support.
* Recruitment, management and development of volunteers
* Networking and delivering training to raise awareness of services
* Matching Compassionate Neighbours with Community Members
* Ensuring personal data is collected and stored responsibly
* Processing referrals of Community Members
* Carrying out needs and suitability assessment visits
* Managing income and expenditure budgets
This is an on‑site role working 28 hours per week, over a minimum of four days, across our three hospices in Warwick, Coventry and Rugby. You will also be driving within the local area to carry out assessment visits. It will be a fixed term contract for 12 months.
About you
We are looking for a Community Support Services Manager with:
* Experience in social care, healthcare administration or community development
* Experience of managing people (both staff members and volunteers)
* Level 4 diploma or equivalent, in Health and Social Care
* Empathy, strong communication and organisational skills
* UK driving licence and own vehicle (roadworthy and suitably insured)
* The right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)
* Ability to travel within Coventry and Warwickshire, as travel is required
* Enhancement DBS check will be required; we will arrange and cover the cost of this check if offered the role
Similar job titles include: Community Care Manager; Service Manager; Health Social Care Manager.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, who are currently under‑represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent.
Benefits of working at Myton
* Increased employer pension contribution
* 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with long service
* Additional leave purchasing
* Winter savings club
* Discount schemes including Blue Light Card
* Death in service benefit
* Dedicated staff wellbeing team & mental health first aiders
* Colleague Support Service: confidential financial, legal & mental health support
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free on‑site flu jabs
* Free feminine hygiene products
* 24/7 GP access
* Free eye tests
* #DoingOurBit online fitness and wellbeing platform
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