Service Manager in Burnham-on-Sea

Domus are on the lookout for a dedicated Health and Social Care Manager to take the reins of a Supported Living service in Burnham on Sea, Somerset supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities. The Service Manager will lead the day to day operations in a dedicated Autism and Learning Disability service with a National Charity. Ideally, Domus are looking for an experienced Service Manager but would certainly consider a highly experienced Deputy or Team Manager stepping up! This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Service Manager to play a key management role with one of the UK’s leading care providers.

Key Responsibilities of a Service Manager:

• Lead and direct the teams in person centered planning and support, ensuring that tailored support plans are completed, reviewed, and continuously developed to meet individual needs, wishes and outcomes.
• Ensure teams actively support and promote the health and well-being of vulnerable Adults with Learning Disabilities.
• Lead and direct teams to facilitate and empower independence of people supported.
• Take an active role in the development and growth of the Organisation, supporting the business development objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in line with the Organisational strategic aims and objectives.
• Developing and maintaining relationship with partners, key stakeholders and external agencies/professionals.
• Managing recruitment, performance, and development of staff.
• Maintaining a good local market knowledge of Burnham on Sea, Somerset to ensure that opportunities for the people supported are maximised and that the Organisation is aware of external changes that will affect the service(s) market position.
• Be responsible for quality management and auditing of service delivery, maintaining accurate internal and external quality assurance records and completing any required improvement actions.
• Ensuring effective financial planning and budgetary control for the service, liaising as appropriate with the Operations and Registered Manager.

Service Manager Requirements:

• Level 3 Social Care qualification (minimum essential required).
• Willing to work towards NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care.
• An existing Deputy Manager or Service Manager with Supported Living or Residential experience.
• Experience of working at a supervisory level in a care/support setting.
• Strong experience supporting people with Learning Disabilities.
• Good knowledge and practical implementation of CQC regulations.
• Ability to recognise, challenge, and remedy bad practice.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Confident, flexible, and efficient.
• Ability to set and work to deadlines.
• Excellent level of people management skills.
• Management and leadership skills to maintain high standards and lead the staff team.
• Excellent level of organisation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate clear communication skills both verbal and written.
• Full valid UK Driving License is essential.

Benefits:

• 33 days Annual Leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave each year.
• Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Great induction and training.
• Online staff discount scheme with major high street brands and supermarkets.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Life assurance 2x your base salary.
• Flexible benefits with options like private health, dental insurance, holiday training, enhanced pension.
• 24 hour employee assistance programme.
• Free Headspace App for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card.

If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Matthew Taylor at Domus Recruitment.

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