Service Manager

 Service Manager 

Didcot 

37.5 hours per week

My client is looking to add an experienced Service Manager to their award winning team in Didcot.

The company specialise in caring for adults with learning disabilities and mission statement is to ensure all service users experience life to the full – from enjoyment, satisfaction and improved health to finding meaningful friendships and paid employment.

The Role:

• Observing, coaching and giving feedback to colleagues who are working towards their Care Certificate on how well they demonstrate the required skills, knowledge and behaviours.
• Coaching and mentoring new colleagues.
• Demonstrating practice leadership.
• Monitoring the levels of Person-Centred Active Support (PCAS) being demonstrated and looking for ways we can continually improve.
• Leading team or house meetings
• Involvement in ‘Voices to be Heard’.
• Working with families and other circles of support.
• Working with healthcare professionals and external agencies to ensure that the needs and interests of the people we support are met and upheld.

Required:

• Qualified to diploma level 3 minimum (level 5 is ideal but not essential, however you will need to study towards this). 
• Solid experience as a Service Manager (ideally registered but this is not essential)
• Full driving licence and own vehicle
• Solid people management and performance management experience
• Experience working within the CQC framework
• Learning disabilities background

Benefits:

• £2,000 on achieving registered status
• Health & well-being programme
• On-site parking
• Continued training and development
• Regular pay reviews 
• Clear career progression

For more information please call Rhys Jones in the Safehands Cheltenham office.

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