Job Summary
Job Title Service Manager
Location Camborne, Cornwall, TR14
Hours 37.5 per week typically Mon-Fri, however will include weekend, evening and on calls according to the needs of the service.
Salary £25,000
Achieve together are currently looking for an experienced Manager in Camborne, Cornwall on a permanent basis.
About Achieve together
Achieve together is one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities and associated complex needs, including autistic spectrum conditions, dementia, hearing impairment, mental health needs, challenging behaviour, profound and multiple learning disabilities and epilepsy.
About our home
Fox House is a large property in Cornwall, with both front and rear gardens. The individuals at Fox House have a variety of care needs which include mental health, learning disabilities and other complex needs. Staff members are Fox House supports individuals in developing important life skills for the future. This includes budget planning and finances, meal planning, shopping and household tasks. People have been making great progress with independence and living skills so far.
What do our Service Managers do?
Reporting to the Regional Manager, the Service Manager will take overall responsibility for all aspects of running a complex care service and will comply with all relevant legislation and standards. Including the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and associated essential standards of quality and safety.
Duties will include:
- Enabling the people we support to lead a valued and fulfilling life, to maximise their potential ability, physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially. Working in accordance with Achieve together’s ethos and organisational objectives.
- Leadership and management of the staff team to ensure a high quality service is maintained.
- To comply with the requirements of the Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 as are applicable to the people we support provided for at the home, and to support the staff team to prepare for internal and external inspections of the home as required by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
- To work in line with and develop Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for that of yourself and your staff team.
What experience do you need?
- Experience of working in an Autism, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health sector environment as a Manager, Home Care Manager, Care Home Manager, Learning Disabilities Manager, Residential Home Manager,
- The desire and ability to ensure that each person we support receives the care and support that is appropriate to their assessed individual needs.
- An understanding of CQC assessment criteria.
- Experience in managing and developing a staff team.
- Hold a current driving licence and have own vehicle.
- Be qualified or willing to complete the Level 5 diploma in Health and Social Care.
- A good understanding of risk management and health and safety management.
- Be self-motivated, organised, flexible and caring.
- Excellent administration and IT skills.
What are the Benefits?
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Access Retail Discounts
- Reward and recognition monthly and annual
- Development and access to professional training
- Access to counselling services
- Continuous on the job training is provided
- Contributory Pension Plan
- Checks and clearances paid for by Achieve together
*We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if we interview and offer the right candidate. Apply now to avoid disappointment.*