Job Title: Senior Service Manager
Location: Surrey
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum (additional pay for out-of-hour shifts)
Benefits: 45p per mile for travel costs
We are in search of a dynamic and seasoned Senior Service Manager to become an integral part of our client's team, taking charge of guiding the strategic vision, operational excellence, and ongoing enhancement of all our services aimed at assisting clients and unpaid carers within the Surrey region.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee service provision and optimize resources for effective delivery.
• Develop and implement strategic care plans aligned with business goals.
• Lead and support a team of care professionals.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings as required.
• Maintain coverage on second-tier Out of Hours roster.
• Investigate HR/Employee Relations concerns.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensure sector-wide compliance with Training and Compliance Manager.
• Coordinate staffing requirements with Recruitment Coordinator.
• Address safeguarding concerns and liaise with representatives.
• Attend weekly 'in-office' days for operational management.
• Provide performance reports to Head of Care Operations.
• Lead recruitment of Service Managers and care staff.
• Represent organization at networking events.
• Resolve field staff pay and invoice queries.
• Conduct monthly sector audits.
Requirements:
• Prior experience in line management, preferably within a care environment, including scheduling and conducting observations and supervisions.
• Happy to start a NVQ level 3 and/or Level 5 in Health and social care in the first 3 months of starting, all funded by the client.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word/Excel) with a willingness to learn new digital platforms.
• Familiarity with formal processes such as disciplinary or absence management.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and experience handling related concerns.
• Skill in fostering positive relationships with team members, carers, and individuals requiring care and support, while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Commitment to adhering to policies, procedures, and relevant guidelines.
• Demonstrated respect and dignity toward adults and children in need of care and support.
• Understanding of the significance of confidentiality.
• Comprehensive awareness of the needs of unpaid carers.
If you're driven by the desire to make a positive impact and possess the required skills and experience, we want to hear from you. Please contact Harry at Amber Mace on (phone number removed)
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