- Monitor and support the delivery of person centred services to all people using the service.
- Monitor and support the health and safety of both people using the service and support staff
- Ensure that the actions of all staff directly supporting people using the service support their care, protection and well-being, and in compliance with external regulations and standards.
- In the absence of the Area Manager take other responsibilities for all aspects of the operation of the office.
- Provide supervision and support to Team Leaders through effective recruitment and selection, coaching and Performance Management as well as Support to manage their team of Support Workers.
- Ensure effective financial administration of the services delivered, through the effective deployment of staff and budgets
- Work effectively with external agencies to promote the work of Lifeways and to increase referrals and placements within the Area in line with defined business targets.
- Have, or be willing to work towards a Level 4 in Health and Social Care.
- Experience in managing similar services for people with Learning Disabilities is essential
- Experience in carrying out need’s assessments and transitions.
- Driver with access to a car, as you will be required to travel for work purposes and due to location of the service.
- Ability to conduct holistic needs and risk assessments with service users and devise support and risk management plans
- Ability to plan and organise the delivery of the service
- Willingness to work flexibly on a rota to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
- 28 days paid holiday per year (inc. bank holidays)
- Make a genuine difference to someone's life
- Blue Light Card
- Pension scheme
- Sleep in & bank holiday payment enhancements
- Fantastic training and development
- Paid for DBS