AddressAt Hightown, we`re a housing charity that builds homes and supports people. Predominantly operating throughout Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, we provide high-quality care and support to adults with Learning Disabilities and mental health problems, those who are experiencing homelessness.
Who we are looking for;
We`re keen to recruit a Head of Care and Supported Housing who can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.
Our values are:
- Putting our residents and service users first
- Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice
- Developing passionate and committed teams
- Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety
If you share our values, we`d love you to work for us.
About the role
Part of the Senior Management Team, you will be responsible for the delivery of a range of high quality care and support services in your designated area, leading on engagement with commissioning authorities, strategic planning and overall governance. You`ll take ownership for implementing service improvements and will lead on tender submissions and empowering our operational staff within our schemes to deliver exceptional support to our service users. Given that the department supports a broad range of cohorts, Heads may be allocated to oversee alternative patch areas/cohorts depending on the needs of the business.
Do you have a can-do attitude and the desire to be the difference?
An experienced senior manager, knowledgeable in the field of Learning Disabilities, you`ll be able to demonstrate:
- The ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve consistently high levels of performance.
- Experience in working in the sector, delivering new service models and presenting at a strategic level
- In-depth knowledge of existing and pending legislation to lead on the strategic direction of the department
- A track record of completing tender submissions and promoting inter-agency work with colleagues, families and external agencies.
- Excellent Communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you or you want to have an informal chat, please contact us on 01442 292300 or recruitment@hightownha.org.uk
The Benefits
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:
Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year including bank holidays, rising with service
- £74,720 pa for a 35 hour week (from 1st April 2024)
- Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
- Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
- Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
- Annual salary and cost of living review
- Commitment to employee health and wellbeing with the 5 Ways to Wellbeing
- Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
- Onsite gym
- Ability to work from home up to two days per week by agreement
- Employee assistance helpline
- Mileage paid for car use
Closing date: Sunday 14th April 2024
Interview date: Friday 26th April 2024
In accordance with CQC regulations, appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory DBS, reference and medical checks.
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We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We are a Disability Confident Employer.
