Overview
Are you an experienced manager working in a social care setting, looking for a new challenge and ready to take the lead in a small, person‑centred service supporting adults with a learning disability or autism? Russell Street is looking for a confident, compassionate leader to oversee the day‑to‑day running of our residential and respite provision, reporting to the Registered Manager.
Russell Street is a welcoming, homely service located in a quiet residential area just a short walk from Cambridge railway station, with onsite parking available. The service provides long‑term home for 4 residents and 4 respite beds offering short‑term support to adults across Cambridgeshire.
You will be joining the wider InHouse Provider Services Team, which includes residential, respite, supported living, day services, Shared Lives and outreach support. Russell Street is one of three respite services operating across the county.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of InHouse Provider Services, overseeing the residential and respite service at 40/44 Russell Street, Cambridge. This includes ensuring safe and high‑quality service delivery, maintaining compliance with CQC regulations and CCC policies, reviewing and improving service delivery, managing risks, overseeing health and safety, handling referrals, complaints and operational issues, and working closely with people who use services, families, professionals and partners.
You will also monitor budgets and resources, maintain service utilisation information, support the Registered Manager with quality assurance, reporting and service development, lead and supervise the Lead Support staff and Service Co‑ordinator, and manage HR processes as required.
Qualifications
Solid understanding of adult social care legislation and best practice, including the Mental Capacity Act, Care Act, safeguarding and CQC standards, experience in managing complex support arrangements and leading staff teams.
Ability to develop care plans, risk assessments and quality assurance processes, make evidence‑based decisions and communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
A Level 4 qualification in Leadership and Management in Adult Care (or equivalent) is essential; Level 5 desirable. Applicants with strong transferable leadership skills from related sectors who can demonstrate the ability to manage people, work collaboratively, handle risk and deliver high‑quality, person‑centred services will also be considered.
Inclusive, proactive leader committed to safety, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
Benefits
* A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
* Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro‑rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
* Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
* Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
* Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
* Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
* Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
* Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
* An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
Equalities and Diversity
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager to discuss any adjustment needs.
Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy.
We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate, inclusive and diverse. If you do not meet every single requirement but think this could be you, we encourage you to apply and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions.
Important Details
Interviews will be held week commencing 8th June.
For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Stuart Edwards on 07879 662214.
https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
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