Interim Support Service Manager

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Join Our Team as Interim Support Service Manager

Location :

Oxfordshire- Multi Site

Salary:

Up to 46,000 per annum plus benefits

Hours:

37.5 Hours per week

Contract:

Full-time, Interim

Driving Requirement:

A valid full UK manual driving license is essential.

Right to Work:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.

Essential Criteria

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to minimum of two of the following areas of expertise:

• Autism and learning disabilities
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Mental Health
• Acquired Brain Injury

You will have a QCF in Health & Social Care Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent) and demonstrate reasonable knowledge of regulatory standards for supported/residential living.

About You

We are looking for an extraordinary Service Manager with a commitment to high quality support and focus on personalisation to join us as an Interim Support Service Manager for our Supported Living Homes in Oxfordshire.

What will you be doing?

As an Interim Support Service Manager you'll be responsible for the provision of extraordinary and person-centred support that improves the quality of everyday life and the achievement of individual goals, however small or large, each and every day. You will be supporting in the management of over 1000 hours in various locations in Oxfordshire. Each home has a Senior and/or Deputy Manager to support with the management of the homes.

As such you'll be a proven manager with an NVQ 5 in Care and Management or hold an equivalent qualification or have equivalent management experience and experience of working with people with autism and behaviour support needs. You'll be passionate about providing quality care and personalised services with the ability to drive improvement within budgetary controls. An understanding and knowledge of the principles of positive behaviour support, autism, relevant legislation and CQC standards will be essential for this role. In addition, you'll possess a current driving licence with the ability to travel independently as required and be able to work flexibly to respond to the needs of the service and partake in on call to provide emergency support include evenings and weekends.

About us

Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225 th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!

We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time.

SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.

Safer Recruitment

SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to the following:

• A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
• Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
• Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered.
• References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults.

These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility' s expense.

Diversity

We actively seek to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds, recognising that a wide range of perspectives strengthen our teams. In exceptional circumstances, the role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.

SeeAbility encourages applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those with a disability . We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone's unique experiences and views are appreciated their opinion valued. W e particularly welcome applications from those with a disability.

Our Benefits

SeeAbility Total Rewards Package

Your development and appreciation

• Fully paid essential training inc. Care Certificate

• Funded professional qualifications -QCF levels 2-6 available (valued at £3,000+)

• Annual excellence awards

• Long service awards every 5 years and recognition

• Development Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future

• Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career

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 )

• Life events : Time off when you need it most

• 2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years

• Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay

• Paid Fertility Leave

• Carers Leave available

• Flexible Working : We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation

Your money goes further

• £500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues

• Enhanced overtime rates for working bank holidays and weekends

• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts

• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities

• Access to Tickets for Good

• Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates

• Employer contributorypension 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

Your wellbeing counts

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Life assurance of 2x annual salary

• Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support

• Free eye test

• Discounted Gym Membership

• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team

About The Company