Interim Service Manager

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Interim Service Manager in Leighton Buzzard on an initial six month contract.

How would you feel about helping others and doing the things that you both enjoy, whilst getting paid to do them?

How would you like to see your team excel, grow and develop under your leadership, support and training?

Would you like to be in an empowering and supportive position, where your skills and knowledge are nurtured developed?

Being fully hands on and having a truly active role supporting our clients and developing our support workers to achieve more within their careers.

There are other great benefits too:

* A Monday to Friday working week.

* Wear our own casual clothes.

* Shopping discounts scheme.

* Full holiday entitlement inclusive of bank holidays.

* Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities.

We work hard enriching the lives of the people we support, with many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re full of pride and passion for what we do!

We are focused on our people. Our teams are dedicated and passionate about going the extra mile’ for the people we support and in return, we go the extra mile for them.

We will provide you with all the training, support and resources you need in your role and will help you develop your career.

More about the role:

As a Service Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with daily management of our Supported Living establishment in Leighton Buzzard, the type of care we offer varies according to our clients.

You will be responsible for the welfare of our Supported Living accommodation and ensuring the appropriate standards are always maintained.

Typical work activities can vary but will include a range of the following:

* Complying with national care standards

* Taking responsibility for the quality care provided

* Remaining up to date with relevant care standards legislation

* Supporting our clients to manage their budgets

* To participate in training and be responsible for your own development as well as that of your team.

* Working alongside other professionals to develop specialise services, e.g drug rehabilitation, occupational therapy, specialist teaching and art therapy etc

This is not an exhaustive list and a full job description will be provided before any interview.

Your values:

As a dedicated, passionate, and experienced care professional, you will be supporting our clients, whilst also helping our teams grow and develop.

High standards are a must as you will be responsible for the welfare of our clients and ensuring appropriate standards are met.

You will always strive to improve the service and the lives of our clients and take pride in yours and their achievements.

You must have an excellent knowledge of CQC requirements and standards and strive to go above and beyond.

Do you have some, or all the following attributes?

* A caring nature, with a mature outlook

* Experience in managing teams

* Working in a demanding but rewarding environment

* A passion to learn.

* Patience, Resilience and Determination

* Compassion, Sensitivity, and Empathy

* Honesty and Reliability

* A strong work ethic, and a natural problem solver

If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' and we look forward to receiving your application