Domus are on the lookout for a dedicated Health and Social Care Manager to take the reins of a Supported Living service in Burnham on Sea, Somerset supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities. The Service Manager will lead the day to day operations in a dedicated Autism and Learning Disability service with a National Charity.
Ideally, Domus are looking for an experienced Service Manager but would certainly consider a highly experienced Deputy or Team Manager stepping up!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Service Manager to play a key management role with one of the UK’s leading care providers. With over 3000 staff across the UK, the provider is an essential pillar in support for vulnerable people across the country. If you are passionate about empowering individuals and inspiring them to live happy healthy lives that are rich with fulfilment, this could be the role for you!
Key Responsibilities of a Service Manager:
Lead and direct the teams in person centered planning and support, ensuring that tailored support plans are completed, reviewed, and continuously developed to meet individual needs, wishes and outcomes
Ensure teams actively support and promote the health and well-being of vulnerable Adults with Learning Disabilities.
Lead and direct teams to facilitate and empower independence of people supported
Take an active role in the development and growth of the Organisation, supporting the business development objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in line with the Organisational strategic aims and objectives
Developing and maintaining relationship with partners, key stakeholders and external agencies/professionals.
Managing, recruitment, performance, and development of staff
Maintaining a good local market knowledge of Burnham on Sea, Somerset to ensure that opportunities for the people supported are maximised and that the Organisation is aware of external changes that will affect the service(s) market position
Be responsible for quality management and auditing of service delivery, maintaining accurate internal and external quality assurance records and completing any required improvement actions
Ensuring effective financial planning and budgetary control for the service, liaising as appropriate with the Operations and Registered Manager
Service Manager Requirements:
Level 3 Social Care qualification (minimum essential required)
Willing to work towards NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care
An existing Deputy Manager or Service Manager with Supported Living or Residential experience.
Experience of working at a supervisory level in a care/support setting.
Strong experience supporting people with Learning Disabilities.
Good knowledge and practical implementation of CQC regulations.
Ability to recognise, challenge, and remedy bad practice.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Confident, flexible, and efficient.
Ability to set and work to deadlines.
Excellent level of people management skills.
Management and leadership skills to maintain high standards and lead the staff team.
Excellent level of organisation skills.
Ability to demonstrate clear communication skills both verbal and written.
Full valid UK Driving License is essential.
Benefits
33 days Annual Leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave each year
Auto-enrolled pension scheme
Great induction and training
Online staff discount scheme with major high street brands and supermarkets
Healthcare cash plan
Life assurance 2x your base salary
Flexible benefits with options like private health, dental insurance, holiday training, enhanced pension
24 hour employee assistance programme
Free Headspace App for you and up to 3 family/friends
Blue Light Card
If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Matthew Taylor at Domus Recruitment.
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