Operational Manager in Blackburn

Thera North has an exciting opportunity available for an Operational Manager to join an outstanding charity and senior management team. You will join us on a full-time, fixed permanent basis.

Additional Information:

• Driver, full UK driving licence is essential.
• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or willing to obtain.

Are you passionate about supporting people with a learning disability to be empowered and in control of their own lives? Thera North are recruiting an Operational Manager. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join an outstanding company and senior management team.

The Successful Candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing several Support Managers and the teams they oversee who are providing support to people with Learning disabilities.
• Working as part of the Senior management team, maintaining outstanding quality of support and being part of developing further opportunities to provide support for more people.

Who are Thera Group?

Thera Group are a charity that support people with a learning disability. We want to demonstrate that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society, but we can’t do this without you! Thera is unique; we are led by people with a learning disability. Our vision is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society. Using a person-centred approach, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

Experience and Personal Qualities required:

• Previous experience in providing supported living and community support for people with a Learning Disability and complex needs in a management role.
• Knowledge of CQC regulatory framework, ensuring self and the team complies with the relevant Care Quality Commission Essential Standards.
• Great communication skills and adaptability to manage diverse teams leading by example.
• Ability to build positive and reciprocal relationships that benefit Thera, particularly with other support services and within virtual networks.
• Computer literate and competent in use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Passionate about ensuring people with learning disabilities are at the forefront of designing their own support.
• Ability to evaluate and manage the compliance of quality assurance systems including audits and reviews.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

What are the Benefits?

• Annualised Hours guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities.
• Flexible working hours for work-life balance.
• Immediate interview and quick start date (subject to pre-employment checks).
• 33 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata).
• Employee support line to support you and your family.
• Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Refer a friend and earn up to £300.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Well-being initiatives.
• Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan.
• An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. We are an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974. For the purpose of this act, you must declare any convictions or cautions that you have received, including these that would otherwise be spent.