SERVICE MANAGER – SUPPORTED LIVING - LEARNING DISABILITIES
We are opening a brand new supported living service in Nottinghamshire and have a great opportunity for a service manager to join us and make their mark!
As a service manager, you will be key in helping your team to support young adults with complex needs. This is a challenging role, but the rewards are incomparable to any other job.
You will be working in an environment where the little things that you do every day could have life-changing results. Your ambition for the people you support will help them take steps to fulfilling their potential.
As part of our supported living team, you will be able to innovate and push the boundaries in what we do. This team has been recognised at the Great British Care Awards for their co-production project with the a local charity who work inclusively to ensure that those cared for are at the centre of their own well being: Great British Care Award Winners
While giving those you support a meaningful life, you will grow a meaningful career within Kisimul.
About the position:
You will be working independently as the service manager and will report into the area manager. You will be responsible for ensuring the health, welfare and fulfilment of the people you are supporting.
You will be leading and inspiring a staff team to deliver exceptional and innovative care and support to the people within the home.
What will you be doing:
• Leading by example and working in partnership with the staff team to safeguard our tenants at all times.
• Taking overall operational responsibility for the management of the site.
• Being accountable for the administration of the property including accounts and expenditure.
• Leading on the development, implementation and monitoring of the tenants care plans to include liaising with the appropriate external professionals, agencies and families.
• Positively contribute to the development of the team, empowering them to promote independence within the home and wider community
• Conducting individual performance and development reviews and supervisions with senior members of the care team
• Support the care team to organising appropriate, exciting and engaging activities, trips and short breaks for the residents.
What experience and qualifications do you need:
• Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Health & Social Care or equivalent (or working towards)
• Previous experience of working with people with severe learning difficulties and complex needs
• Proven capacity to manage and motivate a team of staff
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Adaptability and flexibility
What you will get in return:
- A competitive salary
- 35 days annual leave
- Life Assurance
- Blue Light Card - giving discounts to thousands of national retailers and leisure companies
- Wagestream - access to our financial well-being app
- Reward and recognition schemes
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Help@Hand - looking after your health and wellbeing
- Extensive training packages
- Genuine career development opportunities for those who want to progress
- Full funded DBS checks