Normanshire Care Services Ltd are looking to recruit a Service manager for their care home for individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
Key Tasks of their Service Manager will include:
* To promote the values and principles of each care home and fully implement its policies, procedures and systems.
* Assist the Registered Manager in the efficient management of budgets, support plans, risk assessments, marketing the home, recruitment, carrying out staff appraisals and staff rotas.
* Create and promote an ordinary living environment for service users, enabling them to develop the skills required for independent living.
* Play a key role in a team that encourages the service users to express their wishes and needs and make informed choices.
* Work closely and provide leadership and support of care home staff.
* Assist in the development of individual care plans, based on assessment of needs, in conjunction with the referring agent and multi-disciplinary team.
* Ensure that holistic care of each individual is reviewed on a regular basis.
* Foster good relations and lines of communication with families/circles of support, commissioners and other stakeholders/services/agencies involved in the care of service users.
* Stay abreast of developments and current trends, when caring for people with mental health needs.
* Co-ordinate any temporary care staff, trainees or volunteers drawn in to support the care home.
* Co-ordinate the administration of external events in conjunction with other members of staff and volunteers or external groups as required.
* Demonstrate a good understanding of legislation and maintain compliance.
What we are looking for in Service Manager
* Previous experience of working with individuals with Learning disability and mental health needs.
* An awareness of the duties that come with managing a home.
* An awareness of the need for outward facing communication.
* An enthusiastic, self-starter with the ability to work in a small, dynamic environment.
* A confident personality with good organisational skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as the ideal candidate will play a key role in a team that encourages the service users to express their wishes and needs and make informed choices.
* Minimum of Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health & Social Care.
* A minimum of 2 years experience in a management/supervisory role .
* Good IT Skills - Microsoft Office (word processing and spreadsheets) and use of the Internet.
Please note the salary will be discussed during the interview process and will be based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* NVQ 3 (required)
Work Location: In person