The Vacancy
Vacancy: Enhanced Service Manager
Salary: c£40,000 depending on experience
Hours: Full time 37.5
Location: Kings Lynn, Norfolk
FitzRoy are recruiting an experienced learning disability service manager to lead a single person specialist service that supports one man with Complex support needs.
Purpose of the job
As the Manager, you will give support to this person being discharged from a long-term hospital stay. You will need to have a good understanding and experience of the application of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Mental Health Act 1983. The person has been subject to the Mental Health Act 1983, and you will also need to be familiar with forensic sections including MHA 37/41 and subject to the Ministry of Justice.
You will build relationships with commissioners, health colleagues and the ICB, as well as community teams in preventing hospital re-admission. You will be working in an exciting and sometimes challenging environment in close partnership with the Area and Regional Manager as well as Fitzroys Mental Health Lead to ensure safe discharge for the person, and a long-term home support for the person living in the community.
As a Leader, you will require prominent levels of confidence and independence to support and manage the team. You will have experience of working creatively with adults who have care and support needs and will bring a commitment to promoting independence and wellbeing whilst safely managing risks. In return, you will receive plenty of support and training to help you reach your potential.
You will lead, empower, and develop a team to ensure a sustainable, quality person-centred service is provided, which can truly transform the persons life. You will be able to develop relationships with people we support, their families and have strong organisational skills, demonstrating your ability to prioritise your workload effectively and accurately. You will need to have effective communication and IT skills, which are essential tools to aid developing flexible working practices.
What you will need
- PBS Diploma Level 5 or commitment to undertake
- NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- PROACT-SCIPr trainer or commitment to undertake
- Any equivalent qualifications in the appropriate field
- Experience in Positive behaviour support
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including CQC and relevant sector requirements for health safety and safeguarding of vulnerable adults
- Safeguarding adults to level 3 of the Intercollegiate Standards
What are the Benefits?
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays increasing with service
- Free membership of our Health Cash Back Scheme for you and your family claim back money on services such as Dental, Optical, Chiropractor and many more
- An Employee Assistance programme which includes virtual GPs, Legal advice and more
- Paid DBS
- Training and Development to further your skills.
- Loyalty awards and life assurance
- Perkbox shopping discounts
- Holiday top-up scheme
About Us
FitzRoy is a national charity, set up 60 years ago by brave parents as a pioneering alternative to institutional care. Their values remain the values of FitzRoy today we see the person, we are brave and we are creative and they thread through everything we do.
We support hundreds of people with a range of needs. You could be supporting someone with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries or mental health support needs. Many of the people we support also have physical impairments or other health issues. Working for us will give you an opportunity to learn, to grow and to transform lives. Join us today.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:
- King's Lynn, Norfolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Organisational skills: 1 year (required)
- Leadership: 1 year (required)
- Senior care: 1 year (required)
- Management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person