Supported Living Service Manager (Must Be A Driver)

Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Surrey. We are recruiting for experienced and forward thinking Supported Living Service Manager( Must Be A Driver). This is full time and permanent position and working for very well established care company working in the field mental health, learning disabilities and autism.Very interesting and varied role with a scope for progression.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct the day-to-day operational management of the schemes, ensuring that available resources are used effectively to enable the provision of a good quality service with support from the registered manager.
• Work closely with the Service Development Team, participating in the selection and compatibility of potential new residents, their assessment, and transition into the home if appropriate.
• Ensure that all service users have a dynamic support plan, which involves the person as far as is possible, takes account that person's needs and aspirations, and is reviewed regularly.
• Take a lead role for risk analysis within the homes, ensuring that appropriate assessments take place, and plans put in place to minimise risk where necessary.
• Work with the Registered Manager and Personnel Department in supporting the recruitment and selection of staff, and assist the Area Manager in the formulation of staffing strategies, Policies and Procedures, and other pieces of managerial work as required.
• Participate in the Area's on-call management system as required.
• Ensure that the home is run in accordance with good Health & Safety practice and legal requirements.
• Ensure that maintenance and equipment renewal needs are communicated to the relevant person, obtaining costings/quotes where appropriate, and then ordering items/services once authorised.

Personal Characteristics:

• Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and mental health issues.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Confidence to work alone and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Driving license would be beneficial

Benefits:

• We offer Permanent contracts 37.5 hrs per week
• We provide a full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• We provide FREE training to achieve nationally recognised qualifications in Social Care
• Career progression path within the company
• DBS check
• Company Pension
• Free on-site parking

If interested please apply or contact Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.