Service Manager, B29

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We are looking to recruit a Service Manager to join our friendly team in Weoley Castle to manage an 8 bed residential service for people with Learning and Physical disabilities. Must have managed Physical disabilities before. Responsibilities of the Residential Home Care Manager: · To deliver a high level of quality support to Service Users · To promote positive and personalised outcomes of Service Users · To be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and reviews of the practices and systems in the home, to ensure that they meet and exceed the requirements of the service. .To recruit, manage, retain and train staff both individually and as team members The Candidate: The successful candidate for the role will need to have: · 3 - 5 years senior experience · Relevant professional qualification / Accredited vocational qualification or working towards Level 4, managers award · 4 year?s experience of working with people who have Learning Disability/Mental Health and/or Physical Disabilities, preferably in a residential setting · Experience of managing budgets and budget control · An understanding of, and commitment to Equal Opportunities · A high level of literacy, numeracy and administrative skills together with well-developed communication skills both verbal and written · Good team building and coaching skills · Knowledge and first-hand experience of current Health & social Care legislation, including the Mental Health Act. · Demonstrable evidence of supporting people in a person centred way. · Experience of managing budgets and budget control · Ability to communicate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams, both internally and externally · Have sound knowledge and understanding of the CQC Compliance standards. Benefits of being a CareTech Employee: * Induction programme * Dedicated learning and development programmes * Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topic * Free Parking * Refer a friend scheme? reward system - earn up to £250 per referral * Pension scheme * Annual Employee Awards Evening * Employee recognition schemes * Company share save scheme * CareTech Foundation- Opportunity to apply for family & friend?s grants Due to the nature of the position, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Unfortunately we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from us in 14 days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion