Registered Manager – Seaford

Role Description
Position: Registered Manager
Location: Seaford, East Sussex
Salary:  £46,000 per annum plus benefits
Contract: Full time, permanent
Company: SeeAbility, Charity for autism, learning disability and sight loss

Do you possess Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or equivalent or working towards it? 
Do you have experience of leading, engaging and motivating staff? 
Would you like to make an impact and join an organisation, with the people we support at the forefront of what we do?
Take action, be part of something extraordinary!

We are on the look out for an extraordinary leader, committed to delivering high quality support and focus on personalisation. You will join us as a Registered Service Manager for two of our homes and a day service in Seaford, East Sussex.

Could this be you?

As a Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and running efficient services in Seaford, helping people to achieve an aspiring life. You will be ensuring that the services meets the values of the organisation, and these are at the heart of everything we do. You will need to demonstrate leadership values such as resilience, impact, authentic, communication skills, driving to outstanding and to promote independence by learning new skills.

As the Registered Service Manager you will be required to:

• You will work with the people we support and their families. You will support them in the decisions they make about how they live their lives and ensuring that they live a great life!
• You will manage all aspects of running the home including but not limited to:

• supervision of staff
• rotas
• care planning
• quality assurance
• training
• budget management
• finances
• management of medication

• You will monitor activities and ensure quality of support and care is in line with SeeAbility’s policy and sector regulatory standards.
• You will create a culture of team development and team working following our values and behaviours. This will aspire to the delivery of best practice for individuals using our services.
• You will demonstrate the ability to represent the organisation in an appropriate and professional manner in all internal and external contact and relationships.
• You will develop our vision of creating a day service that brings together the local community and isn’t solely reliant on a building to create opportunities for the people we support

The Service Manager must have:

• QCF Level 5 or working towards one (or equivalent)
• Prior experience and an understanding of learning disabilities and other complex needs including PBS needs
• Management level experience within the social care sector
• Experience of effectively managing change and delivering service improvements
• Experience of collaborating with local Authorities, Commissioners, families and circles of support
• Exemplary leadership that develops high performing teams through a coaching and collaborative approach
• Effective budget and resource management skills
• Experience of managing more than one home

About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. We have pioneered specialist support for over 220 years.

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities or autism, who may also have sight loss. We want the people we support to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible. Whether that is forming more friendships and relationships, enjoying new experiences and activities, or finding employment.

Our Benefits
Training and Development
At SeeAbility, we fully support your training and development. You will start with an extensive Induction programme and throughout your probationary period you will be equipped with face-to-face training, e-learning and guidance to support you whilst in your new role.

Your continued development is important to us, therefore, SeeAbility offer the means to progress your career, your way! You will learn and be supported in your role, and have the opportunity achieve professional qualifications.

Your rewards
Our colleagues at SeeAbility are extremely valued, and so everyone has access to a fantastic package of benefits.

Your extraordinary opportunities

• Leadership development academy and talent programme for the next steps in your career
• Fully paid essential training
• Funded professional qualifications – Care Certificate, QCF levels 2-5 available
• Annual excellence awards
• Long service awards and recognition
• Quarterly 1:1s: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future

Your work-life balance

• 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service)
• Buy and sell up to 3 days annual leave
• Life events – Time off when you need it most
• Flexible working – We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation

Your money goes further

• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities
• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
• Save 10% on monthly bus travel
• Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates
• Employer contributory pension scheme – Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future
• Refer a friend and receive £600
• Paid DBS and renewals
• Season ticket loans
• Discounted mobile phone options

Your wellbeing counts

• Life assurance of 2x annual salary
• Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Free eye care vouchers
• Discounted gym membership

Safer Recruitment and Diversity
SeeAbility safeguards and promotes the welfare of the young people and adults we support. Therefore, we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate vetting checks prior to joining.

SeeAbility is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support.