Service Manager Learning Disabilities
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Ivy Recruitment Ltd
Salary: £36,600 per year
Service Manager
Rainham/Kent.
£36,600 per annum
Full time – 39 hours per week + on-call rota
Needs to be driver with own car due to location
My client is currently looking for an experienced service manager. In this service we support a young gentleman who has learning disabilities, behaviours that can challenge and Pica.
The role:
* Uphold the human rights of the individual the service is designed around
* Ensure the support they receive is outcome focussed, and the individual has a good quality of life with a range of opportunities within the community
* Provide leadership / practice leadership to model and deliver best practice based on Positive Behavioural Support principles, adopting Active Support and delivering high quality person centred support
* Establish and maintain effective relationships and networks, internally, externally and families
* Implement evidence based, person centred practice
* Work with the senior management team to develop and manage employees in a fair and consistent manner
* Manage the smooth running of this service including rostering, support plans, staff deployment and managing budgets
* Support and promote Avenues vision, values and operating principles.
Due to the nature of this role, flexibility across the week is required, and the role will include taking part in an on-call rota.
What knowledge and experience should you have?
* Understanding and supporting individuals with a range of behaviours described as challenging, including pica.
* Knowledge of alternative and argumentative communication systems, singalong skills are desirable.
* Understanding the balance between keeping the person safe and positive risk taking.
* Knowledge of sector regulatory bodies and their standards.
* Knowledge of sector relevant legislation.
* Level 5 diploma or equivalent experience.
* Supporting, supervision and managing a team (and peer support) to deliver consistent high quality support.
* Qualification in Positive Behaviour Support level 3 or BILD course desirable, or must be willing to complete a diploma within 18 months of employment.
* Experience of managing budgets and financial information.
On successful completion of your probationary period you will be considered to undertake a Health and Social Care Level 5 Diploma at no cost to yourself. This will assist you in career progression
Benefits you can expect.
* Paid enhanced DBS.
* Early Pay access.
* E-learning/classroom training/diplomas.
* Blue Light Card and The Benefits Website access.
* Recommend a friend – earn up to £500.
* Paid annual leave.
* Flexible working.
* Support with your wellbeing!
***As this role requires providing personal care it will usually be necessary for applicants to have had or agree to have the Covid-19 vaccine.***
The role is closing on the 17th December 2021, please for more information.
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