1 Stop Healthcare are recruiting for a Director of Adult Services to join a well-established organisation based in Colchester on a full-time, permanent basis. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for ensuring the companys strategic objectives are met, implement and maintain quality assurance programmes, and deliver further development.
Responsibilities:
1. Taking a strategic and thoughtful approach to make sure new methods are put into practice.
2. Managing day-to-day operations and overseeing the performance of the services.
3. Working with the CEO and FD to ensure the services are operating in line run within budget.
4. Ensuring all safeguarding policies and procedures are up to date and explained to staff.
5. Looking for opportunities to grow and improve our services by carrying out research and putting them into action.
6. Promoting and checking the organisations valued are followed.
7. Take the lead in managing contracts with providers.
Requirements:
8. Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
9. Level 5 Diploma in Management, or working towards.
10. Leadership/Management experience in Adult Social Care.
11. Experienced in working with, and in-depth knowledge of Autism and Learning Disabilities.
12. Excellent communication skills and have the ability to lead and motivate staff.
13. Strong understanding of CQC.
The successful candidate must come from a management background with extensive experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities and autism.