Service Manager

Job DescriptionOaklea Care are recruiting for a Service Manager. We are looking for someone who has a genuine passion for supporting colleagues and the people we support.

Oaklea Care is built up of amazing Supported Living and Domiciliary services. We provide accommodation and support for individuals with moderate and severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. We provide opportunities to grow, develop new skills and to explore and enjoy new and established interests.

The role is Full Time with on-call duties, you will be based at the Taunton office but be regularly present across all services.

The role supports some incredible individuals with a range of support needs, if you want to make a difference every day, then this may be the role for you.

As one of the UK’s leading providers of care and support services to vulnerable adults, National Care Group fully appreciate the amazing and life changing work our Workers do. That is why we offer:

A Competitive salary of £30,000
Joining Bonus of £1000
Career Development
Enhanced Training that includes Induction Training, Service Specific for you and your team.
Access to Digital Perks where you can gain discounts on gym memberships, shopping, theme parks, travel and more
Support functions that include HR, Recruitment and Training.

The Service Manager Role

As a Service Manager, you will promote and ensure that the company vision of person-centred support is implemented whilst maintaining an individual’s potential and independence. You will be a front-line manager, whilst also ensuring all necessary back office duties are completed within compliance.

A Service Manager is required to respect and work cooperatively with others, enabling the people we support to live in their own home or within their local community with dignity and confidence. Responsibilities include:

Supporting the manager in staff development and delivery of training.
Leading the staff in promoting each individuals well-being, safety and quality of life.
Monitor and assist the effective delivery of group and individual activities within homes that address agreed  goals and the progress of each individual against agreed outcome and well-being measures.
Some on rota responsibility
Ensure that liaison with external parties within their areas of responsibility is coordinated effectively with the home manager to ensure that communication is effective and consistent within the home.
Work in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, legislation and national minimum standards.
Meet agreed individual annual objectives.
Promote each individual’s well-being, safety and quality of life
Experience required 

The most important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest. 

The Ideal Candidate

Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this
Experience of leading, supervising and motivating a team
Experience in supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
Experience in multisite management.

Apply today or give us a call on: 07985673067 or email rebekah.hunt@nationalcaregroup.com