Service Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our clients for a Service Manager for a 6 bedded service with adults with learning difficulties and some challenging behaviour.

To take overall responsibility for the successful running of the service, in line with the requirements of our regulatory bodies and company policies and procedures. To promote and ensure high standards of care and support for people who use our services. Managing the service as a financially profitable and viable business that has a future for the people who use our services.

1. Ensure that staff are providing excellent standards of support to the people that use our service, in line with regulatory and internal quality standards.
2. Ensure that all person centred care plans are reviewed, evaluated and updated regularly.
3. Ensure that all staff have completed all mandatory training and any training specific to the service.
4. Ensure the service meets all legal and statutory requirements including, but not limited to, those related to fire regulations, health and safety at work, licensing, weights and measures, trading standards, employment, current legislation and that all appropriate statutory notices are displayed. Maintain an excellent standard of safeguarding practice and awareness throughout the service and staff team.
5. Ensure the service has a positive reputation and good relationships with all stakeholders, including people in the local community, families and friends of the people who use our service and potential purchasers.
6. Ensure excellent knowledge of current policies, procedures and governance affecting the service and the company.