Overview
Job Title: Service Manager
Location: Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales
Salary: £34,416 per annum
Job Description
Join a dedicated team as a Service Manager in Caernarfon, where you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling and enriched lives within the community. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and experienced professional to make a real difference in people's lives while advancing their career in social care.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the daily operations and management of two support services in Caernarfon, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for six individuals.
* Lead, motivate, and develop a team of support workers, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
* Conduct regular reviews of support plans, service delivery, risk assessments, and progress logs, applying principles of active support.
* Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including service users, families, and external partners.
* Promote continuous service development and implement best practices to enhance independence and wellbeing for the people supported.
* Manage team performance, provide coaching, and encourage creative problem-solving to meet individual needs.
Requirements
* Experience supporting people with learning difficulties in a social care setting.
* Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care or actively working towards it.
* Strong, caring nature with a commitment to enabling others to live enriched lives.
* Effective communication skills and the ability to influence others positively.
* Knowledge of the Care Council for Wales Code of Practice.
* Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends, and provide cover as needed.
* Welsh language skills are desirable to communicate effectively with Welsh-speaking service users.
* Access to a car and willingness to use it for transporting service users, with appropriate business insurance.
* Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel for meetings and training.
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