Supported Living Service Manager (Deal)

Post Title: Service Manager
Location: Various locations, initially in Deal
Mongeham Way, Walmer, CT14 7IZ
Millers Road, Walmer, CT14 7FA
Hours of Work: Full-Time – 37 hours per week
Salary: Starting at £29,678 per annum

Closing date for applications is 6th June 2024, however, we do reserve the right to close the advert before this date dependent on applicant volume and calibre

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This service managers role will initially be for 2 four bedded supported living houses in Deal. There would be the chance to open further services in the future.

In your role, you will manage a diverse staff team dedicated to delivering high quality person-centred support. You will be responsible for all elements of the management and administration for the service as well as acting as a hands-on role model for all staff members in your team.

What you can expect from us:

• Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
• Paid DBS (we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
• Flexible work arrangements with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too
• 30 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
• Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit (Includes unlimited access to a suite of six services: a 24/7 UK-based GP, Best Doctors, mental health support, a health check, access to nutrition consultations and an online fitness programme [Smart Health])
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Hardship loans and advance (subject to conditions)
• Enhanced family leave pay
• Travel season tickets (interest free loans for those wishing to purchase a travel season ticket)
• Aspens High Street Stores - 20% discount on all items for Aspens’ staff
• Blue Light Card and access to high-street discounts
• Refer a Friend scheme, so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens
• Recognition schemes, including ‘Employee of the Month’
  
  
  

About the Role:

· At Aspens, we have over 100 years of experience in supporting people with learning disabilities and on the autism spectrum as well as children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities or complex needs. We are here to provide practical and emotional support at all levels of independence, in everyday environments and in the community so that each member of our extended family is empowered to live the way they choose. In fact, our most powerful advances come from the people we support, because they tell us how it should be.

· We are currently recruiting for a Registered Service Manager initially for two new Supported living Homes (total of 8 beds across 2 sites), with scope for other services to be added in 2024, for adults with learning disabilities in Walmer, Deal (a town in the district of Dover). The successful candidate would be expected to obtain shared registration responsibility with CQC and would be supported to successfully complete this process.

· This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Manager who would relish the opportunity for career development. Aspens is growing and developing its services and the new Manager will be expected, alongside this role to oversee further new or existing service/s once established in the role.

· You will be provided with full training and support in order to make a success of the role.

· We are looking for someone who is energetic, hard-working and passionate about supporting others to lead our fantastic team of staff.

· At Aspens we pride ourselves on the fact that our managers are actively involved and dedicated to supporting their staff and those we support. Along with your everyday tasks, this could also include doing puzzles, making music, watching films and many other activities in the local community.

About You:

· As Service Manager you will be expected to have previous management or leadership experience in the provision of supported living services. It is desirable that this experience is in combination with you having worked with those with Autism Spectrum Conditions but this is not essential.

· You should, however, have well-formed knowledge of supporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues, have a good understanding of CQC as applicable in supported living settings and knowledge of current legislation and other social care issues related to learning disabilities, mental capacity and depravation of liberty.

· It is essential that you have had strong relationships with staff in your past roles and have the ability to manage staff training, assessments and supervisions.

· You will need to hold a Level 5 Diploma or equivalent in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care and preferably hold other care sector-related qualifications, however you will also be provided with a full induction and service specific training as part of your role.

· Aspens is growing and developing its services and the new Manager will be expected, alongside this role to oversee other new service/s being developed in 2024.

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Aspens Charities are an equal opportunities employer.

Aspens is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of all children, young people and adults. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order (1975, 2013,2020). Our safeguarding policies can be found on our website.

At Aspens Charities, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in Aspens’ workforce, such as sex/gender, minority ethnic group, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, and abilities. We believe that a variety of perspectives leads to better innovation and a stronger team. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and has an equal opportunity to thrive.

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