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Entry Level Manager - Supported Living Services
Day working - based in Reading Our client are a leading provider of high quality supported living services for vulnerable adults with mental health needs and individuals recovering from substance/alcohol misuse and other complex needs. The company is going through a further phase of rapid expansion and have a great opportunity for an aspiring Manager to join the team in Reading, managing a small cluster of Mental Health, Supported Living homes.
Ths role could suit someone with good care/supervisory care experience, who is looking to step into a management role, or an existing manager/Team Leader. You will have experience of working in mental health ideally and ideally have experience of arranging staff rotas and writing care plans, with a strong passion for delivering high quality, person centred care.
Key Features of the Role
- Ensure the delivery of quality care - continually assessing our residents’ needs and wishes and developing the service to enhance their quality of life.
- Direct staff management and ensuring the smooth running of the care home.
- Take on accountability for the home - ensuring compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements; striving to achieve the best possible care rating and other external recognition of quality.
- Ensure the safeguarding of service users and delivering optimum levels of care and support.
- Work with the operational support team to organise rota’s and ensure effective fulfilment of shifts.
- Developing your people - you will have the opportunity to build your team, supported by a centralised recruitment and training team.
The individual:
You will have hands on teamleading/management experience in social care, preferably in an organisation that provides supported living within mental health or Learning Disabiliities- You will possess excellent communication skills, be numerate and analytical- You will have the ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines- You MUST have a valid driving licence and access to a car.The benefits:A competitive salary of up to £28k depending on experience28 days annual leave (incl public holidays)Business mileageMobile phone and laptop
If you have the skills to succeed in this role and are committed to the provision of high quality care, please click on Apply now. This role offers an immediate start.
