Service Manager – supported accommodation
We are working in partnership with a provider of children and young people services and have a permanent opportunity for a Service Manager based in Oldham, Greater Manchester. If successful, you will be overseeing a service that provides support to young people aged between 16-18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The service is subject to the ‘The Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023’.
This is a permanent position working Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. This role is open to Managers or Deputy Managers with previous experience supporting young people within the care sector.
Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £37,500 – £40,000 per year.
As a Service Manager your main responsibilities will include:
- Ensure each young person has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic, and cultural needs.
- Play a key role in all external audits.
- Allocate each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of their care plan.
- Build relationships with parents, carers, and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each YP.
- Manage budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
- Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the service and its residents.
- Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for care and communicate this to the wider team.
- Overall responsibility for the service and the main point of contact for third-party organisations and governing bodies.
Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:
- Flexible remote working opportunities
- Join an established small company with a qualified and experienced leadership team
- Competitive bonus scheme
- Free meals on shift
- Enrolment to a level 5 qualification if required.
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