Service Manager

We are currently recruiting full time Service Manager to lead a team of Support Workers who support an individual with learning disability and autism in the CROYDON area. Whether you are wanting to take the next step in your career or already have the skill set required for the post, then we want to hear from you. Typical working week is Monday to Friday 0900-1730., We are committed to Equal Opportunities. We currently have a great opportunity for dedicated Service Manager to lead, coach and nurture your team to achieve the best outcomes as a team and for those we support. The service users we support are individuals who have learning disabilities, autism and/ or mental health support needs. The individuals we support will be living with family in the community, with their own 360 wrap around support that covers all aspects of their life. You'll collaborate and communicate effectively with the individuals your team supports, their families and loved ones, and with allied professionals. Dedicated to undertaking the management of supporting individuals, your team will support service users in your care to achieve their goals in life and will actively seek out opportunities for them to develop their skills and confidence through a variety of staff involvement, activities and other initiatives. Committed to quality assurance, you will effectively lead and inspire your team to provide the highest quality person-centred support. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering best practice. Duties · Hands-on care, supporting the client with their daily routines, encouraging independence in all areas this will be achieved via the management of the rota. You would be expected to cover shifts as a contingency · Supervise the care team, manage rotas and co-ordinate training based on learning needs · Conduct in-house Induction Training with new starters · Ensure outcomes of appointments are shared with the team and implemented in daily care routines · Write and update Risk Assessments in collaboration with Service Manager. · Ensure Risk Assessments are in place for all equipment used by Care Team in collaboration with Service manager. · Complete/collate timesheets and communicate with Service Manager and Payroll team. · Organise equipment reviews and book maintenance and servicing for all devises, this would include reconciling the client's finances (money tin) and weekly fire checks as per Policy. Additional/optional responsibilities (depending on the client and family requirements): · Communicating with therapists, specialists, and consultants and co-ordinating and attending appointments, effectively documenting all communication and appointment outcomes · Medication stock checks and prescription requests · Medical supplies: stock checks and ordering

· Hands-on experience for the needs of the client, e.g. Mental health and Childrens services. · Experience as a Supervisor or Service Manager · Working in a family/private home · Excellent communication and teaching skills · Strong administrative and organisation skills · Computer literate and accurate record keeping

We will provide you with a plan to progress within the company and or to upskill you to progress within the care field. We will offer a permanent contract, good rate of pay and further training and development as per your PDA suggests. What's in it for you!?

• £250 when you introduce a Friend
• Contracts
• Great Pay
• Pension Enrolment
• Standard Sick Pay
• Free training
• Weekly pay
• Paid holiday
• Ongoing Training / Coaching throughout your role
• Opportunities to progress & develop
Schedule:
• 40 Hours a Week
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Overtime
Licence/Certification:
• Autism (preferred)
• Driving Licence (MUST)
• Refer a friend bonus is payable at
· £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their first shift. · £125 once the referred individual has successfully completed their probation period.