About The Company
Salutem Supported Living East, covers Central Bedford, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Kettering. The registered office at Quarry Walk is a brand-new development nestled near the heart of Dunstable! Our service stands as a testament to a remarkable collaboration between Bedfordshire commissioners and a dedicated specialist developer. Together, we've created an exceptional haven of supported living that ranks among the most cutting-edge properties of its kind in the nation.
Comprising two distinctive buildings, our visionary project is set to transform lives. With unwavering commitment, we support 20 individuals with learning and physical disabilities. This is not merely a place to reside; it's a harmonious blend of innovation and compassion, fostering an environment where independence and inclusion flourish.
Our devotion to crafting a space that champions your well-being is matched only by our determination to redefine what's possible in supported living.
Join us as a service manager, overseeing Quarry Walk, and providing support to other locations in Salutem East, under a Registered Manager, and with support from Team Leaders across the region, where the intersection of modernity and care, your aspirations are nurtured, and your potential knows no bounds.
At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity.
About The Role
Job scope:
The role of the Service Manager has the overall operational responsibility of the service or services ensuring the smooth running and the allocation and management of staff. You will be responsible for the delivery of excellent operational services within your area, regularly supervising Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and/or Senior Support Workers.
At Salutem Care and Education, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity
You will be responsible for:
- To monitor and support the delivery of person centred services to all people using our service within your defined area.
- To ensure effective financial administration of the services delivered, through the effective deployment of staff and budgets
- The overall operation of the services ensuring the smooth running and the allocation and management of staff
- The delivery of excellent operational services, regularly supervising the Team Leaders
- Ensuring the effective and efficient provision of support to the people using the services
- You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent administrative skills and be able to organise and priorities your workload whilst being financially astute
- You will need to be experienced in social care management and CQC Framework and will possess excellent knowledge of Health & Social Services and applicable regulations/legislation.
- You will have experience of motivating and enabling a staff team to achieve good outcomes in partnership with the people we support, and with an emphasis on role modelling best practice in a care environment
- You will have a proven track record of improving and developing services for people with disabilities.
- Above all, you should be as approachable, as reliable and as dedicated as we are, and you’ll be poised to hit the ground ‘sprinting’
Professional Qualifications:
You will join us with a QCF Level 5 Adult Management Diploma, or equivalent qualification, or be eligible to complete the Level 5 Diploma
Employee benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Training/Qualification Opportunities
- Internal progression opportunities
- Induction
- Employee Support Helpline - You will have access to a private and confidential employee support helpline, covering a wide range of topics including financial advice, health and well-being and more. This is all available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
- We’re keen to reward our managers when they get things right because doing well is important to us.
Our Management Bonus Scheme takes into consideration a range of KPIs from inspections, audits, staffing, finances, training, annual leave, sickness and more. Meeting targets in all these areas will result in a performance bonus. The better you do the bigger your bonus! Another great reason to work with us as we commit to rewarding your success!
