At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead supported living services, empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
- Company: Join Bethphage, a supportive organisation dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, extensive training, generous holiday, and health benefits.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and regular support from your manager.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in people's lives while developing your career in care.
- Qualifications: Experience in health and social care management; Level 3 or 4 qualification preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31905 - 38995 £ per year.
We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager covering our supported living services in Oswestry, Shrewsbury, and St Martins. Reporting into the Area Manager, the successful candidate will lead three established supported living services, supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism to live as independently as possible and achieve their full potential. The services support seven individuals across shared and single-occupancy settings and operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The Service Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support. They will promote independence and enable individuals to access community activities, education, leisure opportunities, and employment where appropriate.
We are seeking an experienced manager with strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. The successful candidate will be able to build positive relationships with colleagues, families, professionals, and external stakeholders, while effectively managing operational responsibilities and maintaining high standards of service delivery.
Applicants should have experience managing teams within the health and social care sector, strong IT skills, and a sound understanding of person-centred approaches and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management is desirable; however, candidates who are willing to work towards this qualification will be considered, provided they can demonstrate relevant management experience and sector knowledge, ideally supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
About You
- Management qualification at Level 3 or Level 4, with a commitment to working towards a Level 5 qualification.
- Knowledge and experience within the Health and Social Care sector.
- Experience supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
- Previous supervisory experience, with a proven track record in a management role.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with the ability to effectively support and develop teams.
- Driver and own vehicle.
Benefits to joining Bethphage
- Competitive pay.
- High quality training - we provide all the training you need to deliver first class support.
- 28 days holiday in your first year, increasing to 33 days after five years and then 38 days after ten years service.
- Comprehensive induction programme including shadow shifts.
- Free and confidential counselling services for you and your family.
- A Simply Health Cash Plan - to help you with healthcare costs including dental, physiotherapy, chiropody, optical, new child payment, prescriptions and more.
- Long service rewards starting at £100 increasing to £150 depending on length of service.
- Contributory Pension scheme.
- Development opportunities - we want to support you in your career in care.
- Regular supervisions with your manager, team meetings and feedback.
- Refer-a-Friend Award - earn £200 every time you successfully refer a friend and they complete their probation.
- Birthday recognition - an Amazon e-voucher every year.
- Paid enhanced DBS certificate.
- Access to the Blue light Card scheme that offers discounts to social care staff in a range of shops both online and on the High street.
* WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP WITH THIS POSITION *
Some of our roles require males, females, race and age specific employees only. Where this is indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
If you would like more information, please get in touch with our recruitment team by calling: 01743 272880.
Interview Date: Interviews held on 25th and 28th September.
Service Manager employer: Bethphage
Bethphage is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff, offering a comprehensive induction programme and extensive benefits such as 28 days of holiday in your first year, increasing with service. With a strong focus on employee growth opportunities, including career progression from support worker to service manager, and a supportive work culture that values teamwork and individual contributions, working at Ruckley provides a rewarding experience in a community-focused environment.
