Service Manager (Supported Living)

Service Manager (Supported Living) Salary £21,935.59 Plus Benefits (part time salary, pro rata to 22.5 hours per week) Southend-on-Sea, Essex Permanent, Part Time (22.5 hours per week) Flexibility Available A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Manager to join our well-established team supporting two of our homes in Southend- On -Sea, on a part-time, permanent basis working 22.5 hours per week. Porters Brook and Grahame House are supported living schemes that supports adults with learning disabilities. We’re looking for a motivated leader to develop and manage approximately 9 Support Assistants across these two homes to support the people who live there to have positive fulfilled lives. A Level 5 diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care would be beneficial for this role however if you do not possess this qualification there will be an opportunity after your probationary period to complete this qualification as part of the Service Manager role. Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities: * Effectively manage the service to meet the needs and aspirations of service users. * Develop, maintain and work in partnership with a network of key stakeholders to deliver safe, high-quality services. * To identify recommend and implement improvements to the service given CQC and commissioning requirements, best practice and business plan priorities to achieve distinct, high quality service provision. * To be responsible for the recruitment, development and management of staff to provide them with the skills, experience and behaviours necessary to provide a safe, high-quality services. * Manage budgets and funding streams to ensure the delivery of cost-effective services. * Develop and manage support services that meet the needs and aspirations of service users. * To contribute to the development of policy and procedure and to be accountable for the operational implementation of those policies and legislation that governs them. * All Managers and Supervisors must be aware of their relevant legal and organisational duties and responsibilities in relation to the health, safety and wellbeing for themselves and those members of staff under their supervision, including non- employees who may be affected by their acts or omissions. What we’re looking for: * An experienced manager in the care service sector. * Ideally you will have specifically worked in supporting people with complex needs to lead a full life. * Experience and awareness of Mental Health is essential. * You’ll have a strong track record in leadership & management, and good knowledge of the challenges that face people with learning disabilities. * Someone that can step into the role and make it their own. * Candidates must be able to work occasional weekends and evenings. With Estuary, you'll be creating and managing an environment where people are supported to lead fulfilled and independent lives and in return we offer a range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme and healthcare cash plan. Further to this you can expect 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), a tailored induction programme and excellent ongoing training as well as many social events every year. So, do you think this is for you? Are you ready for the challenge? Well, if you are, we would love you to apply. The closing date for applications is 21st February 2025 however you may be contacted sooner for an interview. We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible. This post is also subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. The successful applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please note that currently, we're unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa/work permit sponsorship. We appreciate your understanding, and we welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship