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Job Title: Service Manager
Location: Wigan, Lancashire
Salary: £31,500 per annum, depending on skills and experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, Monday - Friday
Mediline Supported Living is looking for an experienced compassionate, caring Leader who is passionate about supporting people with Learning disabilities, Mental Health, Autism and a range of other disabilities to live their lives to the full in the community. We provide a 24-hour support service to adults within the person's homes in Wigan and Lancashire.
As the Service Manager, you would be responsible for the day-to-day management of allocated services and associated administrative requirements involved in managing a number of teams. You will be required to participate within the second tier of the 24/7 on call system on a rota basis.
The position will include recruitment and retention, training and staff supervision, managing teams and ensuring that service users are provided with person-centred support that enables them to have the life that they want. You will be involved with completing and updating care plans and risk assessments, preparing and managing staff rotas, chairing team meetings, service reviews, attend multi-disciplinary meetings, audits, monthly monitoring of support services and other tasks associated in maintaining the quality of the services, you will participate in the strategic development of the service as part of the senior management team.
The purpose of the role is to enhance the quality of life of the people supported in the service to ensure that they are valued and enabled to take control of their own lives and further their integration into the community.
Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered.
A full driving licence and own car is essential.
Key aspects of the role include:
Service Management
Financial Management
Quality Assurance
Policies and Procedures
General duties
Personal ManagementPlease note that this is not an exhaustive list and a full job description is available on request.
About you:
Essential Requirements include:
Must have proven success with meeting outcomes and targets and can demonstrate managerial ability with underpinning knowledge of The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, CQC regulations and Safeguarding Protocols.
You are required to hold a Level 4/5 or above qualification in health and social care or an equivalent professional qualification and be willing to participate in a personal development programme.
A commitment to professional development
Experience of managing and working in a team
Minimum of 2 years' experience of a support and care role
Minimum of 2 years' experience working with adults at risk
A sound knowledge of current health and social care legislation and policy
Knowledge of person centred support planning
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to keep accurate records
Good verbal and written communication skills
A Positive can do attitude
Good attendance and time keeping
Ability to treat people with dignity and respect
Good problem solving, listening and organisational skills
Ability to develop good working relationships
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Enabling and motivational skills
Present a positive image of yourself and the company at all times
Actively promote Mediline's Culture and Values at all time
Act as a positive role modelBenefits:
Comprehensive training and development programme
Tier two out of hours On Call responsibility
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Pension Scheme
Death in ServiceAll successful applications are subject to a satisfactory DBS and pre-employment checks.
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