Location
Ashford, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional looking to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Service Manager.
About Us
Canterbury Oast Trust supports people with a learning disability in achieving their aspirations for how they wish to live, learn, and work. Our mission is to empower individuality, achieve happiness, and provide high quality in everything we do.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an empathetic and dedicated individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with learning disabilities. The ideal Service Manager will possess the following qualities and qualifications:
- Compassion and Empathy: We are looking for someone who genuinely cares about the well-being and happiness of the people we support. Understand challenges of learning disabilities, driven to provide utmost support and care.
- Leadership Skills: The ability to lead and inspire a team of support staff is crucial in this role. We are seeking someone with strong leadership skills who can guide, mentor, and motivate their team to achieve excellence in delivery of support.
- Person-Centred Approach: The people we support have unique needs and goals, and we believe in tailoring our services to meet those individualised requirements. Ideal candidates skilfully develop person-centred support plans, respecting autonomy and choices of those we support.
- Communication and Collaboration: Effective communication is key to success in this role. Collaborate with people we support, families, and stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and open dialogue for optimal outcomes.
- Experience and Qualifications: A level 5 qualification in a related field or equivalent experience is required. Previous experience in a leadership role within supported living or a similar setting is highly valued. Knowledge of disability services and regulatory requirements is essential.
What will you be doing as a Service Manager?
- Leadership and Team Management: Lead, guide, and inspire support staff; offer continuous training and mentorship for high-quality support; foster collaborative, supportive team culture.
- Person-Centred Support: Collaborate with people we support and their families, create personalised support plans; tailor services to meet unique needs, preferences, and goals for everyone.
- Operational Oversight: Manage supported living services daily; ensure compliance with regulations; allocate resources efficiently to meet services goals within budgets.
- Supported Person Advocacy: Advocate for rights and choices, promoting autonomy; be a trusted contract for people we support and their families, addressing concerns and needs, ensuring self-determination.
- Health and Safety: Maintain a safe and healthy environment for supported people and staff; ensure that all safety protocols and emergency procedures are followed rigorously.
As a Service Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with learning disabilities lead fulfilling lives in supported living settings. Your leadership and dedication will contribute to a caring and inclusive environment where the people we support can thrive. If you are ready to make a meaningful difference, this Service Manager position offers a fulfilling opportunity to do so.
Service Manager Benefits
- 22 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays; additional annual leave for 3, 4 and 5 years continuous service
- Contributory pension scheme
- Healthcare cash plan on completion of 6-month probationary period
- Employee referral scheme
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Free entry to Rare Breeds Centre - 2 adults & 2 children
Join Us
Compassionate and dedicated? Believe in transformative person-centred support? Join Canterbury Oast Trust as a Service Manager and make a difference. Help us create a warm and inclusive home where supported people's preferences and choices are at the forefront of everything we do.
All appointments are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service, and two satisfactory references.
We reserve the right to close this Service Manager advertisement early.
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Salary
£31.38k per annum
