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Location

Coventry | United Kingdom

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Job description

Penderels Trust is a not-for-profit organization that provides advice and guidance to people with disabilities and healthcare needs living independently. We are looking for someone to provide management support, on a maternity cover basis, to a team of staff working for our Warwickshire contract, who advise our customers on independent living.

Location: Coventry, CV3 3GU (Hybrid working)

Salary: The full-time equivalent is £30,804 per annum, increasing to £31,410 per annum following a successful probation period. The pro rata salary £24,976 per annum, increasing to £25,467 per annum following probationary.

Hours: 30 hours per week

Days & Times: TBC, our core hours are Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 5:00pm.

Closing Date: Wednesday 20th March 2024

Interview: TBD with candidates. Interviews may take place face to face or via video conferencing software. Further details will be discussed with applicants who are shortlisted, you will be contacted by email (please check your junk/spam folders).

The Role – As a Service Manager, your main duties will include:
• Direct responsibility for and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the project and contractual obligations.
• Recruitment, induction, supervision & support to all staff employed working in the team.
• Working in partnership with key stakeholders, including the local authority and relevant commissioning partners.
• Preparing statistical information, management reports and attending meetings at Head Office.
• In conjunction with the regional manager, budgetary responsibility for the project.
• Health & Safety, GDPR, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities responsibilities.
• Providing necessary information and support to enable service users to develop and maintain their independent living schemes.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications – We are looking for someone with the following attributes:
• Previous supervisory/management experience (relevant degree/qualification is desirable).
• Experience of working with people with disabilities and/or minority groups.
• Awareness of social care, disability issues and Direct Payments.
• Awareness of employment/HR and payroll/HMRC processes.
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills.
• Ability to manage, direct and motivate staff.
• Ability to work on own initiative and resolve problems with the minimum of support.
• Pro-active attitude in supporting the Trust’s mission.
• Have unrestricted access to a vehicle and a current & valid UK Driving Licence.
• GCSE (or equivalent) grade ‘C’ or above, in English and Maths.
• Comprehensive understanding of all Microsoft software (Office, Excel, Word etc.)

Due to the nature of the role the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Penderels Trust is a Disability Confident employer and will offer a guaranteed interview to disabled candidates who meet the job specification. For further information please email [email protected]

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Salary

£24.98k per annum