Interim Service Manager
United Response, Chippenham, Wiltshire
Interim Service Manager
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United Response, Chippenham, Wiltshire
- Full time
- Contract
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 9 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 9cf42b5a1ec740048e688c8826523624
Full Job Description
United Response are looking for an Interim Service Manager on a 4 - 6 month temporary basis to join our team in Chippenham.
To be a great Service Manager, you will need to hold a minimum NVQ level 3 in Social Care Management or equivalent with proven experience within social care at a management level. You must have a positive attitude towards issues of learning disability and mental health and a comprehensive understanding of these issues in practice. With the ability to act as lead practitioner and develop the team's skills via supervision and on the job coaching, you will have the aptitude to respond to the needs of a 24 hour service to include on call arrangements and a need to provide management cover when required and therefore a flexible approach is essential., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
United Response is a leading national charity providing support to young people and adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. We believe in championing the right of disabled people to live, work, socialise and participate in the community, free of discrimination and unnecessary boundaries., We have an opportunity for a Service Manager to join us on a full-time basis 37.5 hours per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop United Response's reputation as an outstanding provider in the area. Leading good practice and developing excellence in service, you will provide management support whilst supporting people to build community relationships. You will maintain and enhance our high standards and build strong working relationships with our customers, regulators and other important stakeholders. This will include taking direct management responsibility for referrals, health and safety, compliance issues and financial control. You will also play an important strategic role in defining, developing and implementing our growth plans.
- 25 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays ,pro rata for part time) , which increases after 3 and 5 years' service.
- Pension contribution
- Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
- Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
- Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan) Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers