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Join Our Team asInterim Support Service Manager
Location:Oxfordshire
Salary:Up to 46,000 per annum plus benefits
Hours:37.5 Hours per week
Contract:Full-time, Interim
Driving Requirement:A valid full UK manual driving license is essential.
Right to Work:Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.
Essential Criteria
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise:
- Autism and learning disabilities
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Mental Health
- Acquired Brain Injury
About You
We are looking for an extraordinary Service Manager with a commitment to high quality support and focus on personalisation to join us as an Interim Support Service Manager for our Supported Living Home in Oxfordshire.
What will you be doing?
As an Interim Support Service Manageryoull be responsible for the provision of extraordinary and person-centredsupport that improves the quality of everyday life andthe achievement of individual goals, however small or large,each and every day. You will be supporting in the management of over 1000 hours in various locations in Oxfordshire. Each home has a Senior and/or Deputy Manager to support with the management of the home.
As such youll be a proven manager with anNVQ 5 in Care and Managementor hold an equivalent qualification or have equivalent management experience and experience of working with people withautism and behaviour supportneeds. Youll be passionate about providing quality care and personalised services with the ability to drive improvement within budgetary controls. An understanding and knowledge of the principles ofpositive behaviour support, autism, relevant legislation and CQC standardswill be essential for this role. In addition, youll possess acurrent driving licencewith the ability to travel independently as required and be able to work flexibly to respond to the needs of the service and partake in on call to provide emergency support include evenings and weekends.
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225thanniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike andassists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices,safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to the following:
- A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
- Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
- Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
- References will be obtained to ensuresatisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.
Diversity
We actively seek to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds, recognising that a wide range of perspectives strengthen our teams. In exceptional circumstances, the roleis exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
SeeAbility encourages applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those with adisability. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyones unique experiences and views are appreciated their opinion valued. We particularly welcome applications from those with a disability.
Our Benefits
SeeAbility Total Rewards Package
Your development and appreciation
- Fully paid essential training inc. Care Certificate
- Funded professional qualifications QCF levels 2-6 available (valued at £3,000+)
- Annual?excellence awards
- Long service awards every 5 years and recognition
- Development Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future
- Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career
Your work-life balance
- 28 days?holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)
- Life events: Time off when you need it most
- 2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years
- Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay
- Paid Fertility Leave
- Carers Leaveavailable
- Flexible Working: We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation
Your money goes further
- £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues
- Enhanced overtime rates for working bank holidays and weekends
- Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
- Discounts and cashback?at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities
- Access to Tickets for Good
- Pay reviews?and commitment to pay competitive rates
- Employer contributory?pension?scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future
- Refer a friend and receive?£600
- Paid?DBS?and renewals
- Season ticket?loans
Your wellbeing counts
- Cycle to Workscheme
- Life assurance?of 2x annual salary
- Free 24/7?employee assistance programme?for advice and support
- Free eye test
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team
