Service Manager for Jamie - Gateshead

Are you actively looking for the next step in your support career? Seco Support, support adults and young people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health difficulties to live in their own homes in the community. They are a friendly and compassionate, person-centred company with significant experience in developing individual packages of support. They are looking for a Service Manager to lead my new team of Support Workers. Overall objectives of the post: To lead and be part of a team providing support for adults with learning disabilities, complex needs, mental health problems and/or who may exhibit challenging or offending behaviour. Enabling supported people to maximise individual potential for independence within the home and the community as appropriate. To help create a home environment that is happy, safe, empowering and stimulating ensuring the supported person has valued relationships in their life. Service Manager key responsibilities are: Will manage the team's training, annual leave and rotas Will manage the finances with the service. Responsible for ensuring that timesheets are completed for each all the team To complete formal supervisions, probations and appraisals in line with Seco timescales Responsible for creating a Person Centred Plan (PCP) and regularly reviewing and updating Creating support plans and RISP's (where applicable) and regularly reviewing and updating. To encourage to develop life skills in relation to domestic task, social activities, money management and relations To support in chosen area of occupation Carry out and support a range of household tasks including cleaning, cooking, washing, minor maintenance and repair tasks as directed, ensuring that high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times To participate in assessments and help with the preparation of individual plans, implementation of action plans and attending reviews. To be fully conversant and act in accordance with Seco Support's Policies, Procedures and systems Record and inform management of any changes observed in physical health or behaviour and assist with any necessary action in emergencies or where changes require medical attention Comply with all of the legal responsibilities under Health and Safety legislation Co-operate with and participate positively in staff activities and duties, including staff and house meetings, supervision session's performance, review and training Undertake all other duties and tasks commensurate with scope and grade of post as directed by management About Jamie Hi, My name is Jamie I am 20 years old, I have a Learning Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Tic Disorder, I struggle communicating which can lead to significant challenging behaviour my Staff Team support me to overcome this with distraction techniques and engagement. I am strong and determined and won't let my challenges get the better of me. I do require personal care which is regulated by CQC. I am very kind, curious and active and have a great sense of humour. I enjoy being outdoors playing tag or kicking my ball around with my Staff Team, I like playing with my toys relaxing in my toy room drawing and writing in my books. I am very sociable and love to spend time with those around me this can be walking, singing and dancing one of my favourite songs is Celebration. I enjoy learning new skills with my Support Team. I have a car which I go out most days in with my Staff Team for drives to places I like to visit; I enjoy spending time with my family who visit regularly, and I go out for drives with them. Job Benefits

• Company pension
• Access to the 'Employee Assistance Programme'
• Access to health benefits such as critical illness cover, health cash plans and life insurance
  
  An NVQ or equivalent and experience in managing supported living services is essential, along with great time management, motivation forward thinking. Full training will be provided through Seco Supports full induction programme and online learning.
The following attributes are a must: Reliability Patience Good communication skills Confident Caring Empathetic Drivers Licence (not essential but preferred) Understanding of PBS and be comfortable in challenging situations Full referencing and a full enhanced check of the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this position. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme 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.