Safehands
Recruitment
43 Upper
Tything
Worcester
WR1 1JZ
(T) 01242
505 429
(E) callumh@safehandsrecruitment.co.uk
www.safehandsrecruitment.co.uk
Job
Specification
Job
Title: Service Manager Salary
range: £26000 to £30000
Location:
Swindon, Wiltshire Contract
Type: Permanent
A well established company in Swindon
are looking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic Service Manager to
inspire, motivate and manage one of their supported living services. You will
be working alongside other managers in the same area and work as a team to
support each other.
This is a full-time and permanent
position paying a salary of up to £30,000 per annum. You will be contracted to
work 40 hours per week.
This is fantastic opportunity for a
Service Manager who is seeking a rapidly growing and nurturing company. A
company that prides itself on its supportive nature, they are keen to promote
internally and offer opportunities to develop including training and working
towards NVQ/ QCF's.
Responsibilities
of Service Manager:
•
Developing
and maintaining individual support plans and risk management plans
•
Developing
care services
•
Rota
management including arrangements for annual leave. This will include finding
cover for overtime shifts and absence
•
Team
management ensuring good communication throughout all levels of the team
•
On-call
responsibility (on a rotational basis)
•
Liaising
with Local Authorities and other professionals
•
Regular
medication reviews
•
Ensure
service users receive all benefits that they are entitled to
•
Conducting
regular supervisions and annual appraisals
•
Complete
unannounced quality checks and inspections of care services
•
Ensure
safeguarding procedures are followed
•
Ensure
investigation and disciplinary procedures are followed
•
To liaise
with the Care Quality Commission as and when required
•
Maintain
all necessary Health and Safety and fire precautions
•
Ensure that
accurate recordings and reporting of all accidents and incidents occurs
involving staff and/or service users
•
Record
all relevant information in appropriate places
•
Preparing
reports and managing service user formal reviews
Person
Specification for Service Manager:
•
Previous
experience of working with and understanding adults with complex needs
including mental health and learning difficulties
•
At least
one years' experience managing a team effectively in a supervisory role
•
Previous
experience developing care services and building positive relationships with
Local Authorities and other professionals
•
Previous
CQC registration is desirable and the Care Manager may be required to complete
the CQC registration process
•
Ability
to work using own initiative and as a team member under pressure in a
professional manner
•
The
ability to manage challenging situations
•
Good
verbal and written communication skills
•
Complete
and pass any mandatory training and pursue professional development
•
Ability
to organise and prioritize effectively
•
Promote
independence
•
Clarity
of thought
•
Enthusiastic
and motivated
•
Non-judgemental
and non-discriminatory practice
•
NVQ
Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 5 (this must be completed before or
during post)
•
A full,
clean driving license
•
An enhanced
DBS check is required for all positions
Additional
information for the Service Manager:
•
Working
for a established and supportive organisation
•
Pension
scheme
•
Joining
bonus
•
Paid
annual leave
•
Access to
high street discounts
•
30 days
holiday including bank holidays
Don't
miss out on being rewarded with amazing job satisfaction and feeling part of a
community. This leading healthcare provider based in Swindon, Wiltshire is passionate about offering the best
service to both staff and clients. So apply today!
If this exciting opportunity is of
interest to yourself please apply immediately or call the permanent recruitment
team on 01242 505 429 , alternatively email your CV to permanentjobs@safehandsrecruitment.co.uk
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