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Discovery is part of a national provider supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. We believe that people are the most important part of everything we do and we need someone brilliant to help us do great things as a Locality Manager in Taunton.
The successful applicant will join our established, experienced and supportive management team to help us support people even better. Our supported living services need your creativity, your passion and your commitment to take our services to the next level – your knowledge, experience and enthusiasm will help us to deliver our “Better Lives for More People” strategy over the next couple of years.
There’s lots to get your teeth into with the delivery of high quality, innovative, compliant services, but you will have lots of support, guidance and expertise to make sure you get there. This role is based from home with the expectation that there is sufficient presence at the services, which means that we will supply you with all the kit you need to manage this effectively. Working hours are broadly Monday to Friday (office hours) but with the flexibility to provide guidance and assistance to the locality and to be part of a team on call. This may require some evening and weekend working on occasion. The role may also require occasional hands-on support and personal care for males and females at times.
Discovery is proud to be successfully accredited by the Great Places To Work Programme for the fourth year in a row in 2024.
But why would I choose to work for Discovery?
Dimensions have all of the resources and expertise of a large organisation, but with the local support and structures of a much smaller one. We are a not-for-profit enterprise committed to developing and rewarding our colleagues. So, if you are right for this role, we will offer:
* A salary of £43,290.48 per annum (based) on 37.5 hrs per week
* Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
* Access to discounts on high street shopping, cinema tickets and meals out
* We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Pension scheme and Life Assurance.
What will I be doing?
As a Locality Manager, you will lead and model your teams, providing a positive example of practice leadership. You will oversee services to deliver highly personalized support, promote maximum engagement, and ensure a meaningful presence in local communities. Ultimately, your goal will be to support people in leading positive lives that are meaningful to them and to empower your teams to develop and achieve their aspirations.
Our Locality Managers are accountable for facilitating and leading safe and person-centred practice, ensuring high-quality support that complies with both CQC and Discovery standards, while managing budgets and fulfilling partnership commitments within their community.
For a full list of responsibilities, please review our attached job description.
What will I need?
Above all, Locality Managers need to be committed to having a positive impact on the lives of the people we support and demonstrate our organizational values. Additionally, you will need:
* Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations
* Willingness to register with CQC under a domiciliary care location
* Experience managing a team, setting objectives, and ensuring goals are met
* Experience delivering services that comply with contracts
* Experience in the areas of learning disability and autism
* Experience managing supported living services or similar, and familiarity with performance management processes
* Completed or willingness to undertake relevant Management Development training/professional qualifications.
Further details on the Person Specification can be found in the attached document.
Driving license is essential.
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If you would like to join our welcoming team at Discovery, please apply by clicking the button below – upload your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements in the person specification. We will then be in touch.
If you'd like more information or an informal chat about Discovery and this opportunity, please feel free to contact us at 0300 303 9150.
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