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We are recruiting a Service Manager for Thomas who lives in his own home in Peacehaven.

He needs you to help him live the life he chooses!

We are seeking a hands-on enthusiastic Service Manager who can motivate and develop a positive workplace culture within a team. Our service is not one-size fits all – it’s designed around each individual, entirely focused on the person, bespoke to their wants and needs.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operational service and a team of support workers where you will provide guidance and supervision in a well-led manner

Why join our team?

We believe it is vital to look after our employees just as much as we do the people we support. You will always be able to speak to someone who will coach you and provide a space for reflection. You will join a team of professionals who look out for each other and ultimately, work together creatively to achieve the same goals.

• Salary – £30,225.00 per annum, £15.50 per hour
• Off rota manager
• Annual Leave – 28 days per year
• 1 extra annual leave day per completed holiday year (max 4 days)
• Company pension
• Full induction and on-going paid training
• Access to discounts with a variety of retailers
• Access to Medical Cashback Plan (after successful probation)
• Membership to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing professional and personal development
• Career progression

About us

We support adults and young people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health difficulties to live in their own homes in the community. We are a friendly and compassionate, person-centred company with significant experience in developing individual packages of support.

We believe:

• Everyone should have deep, caring and meaningful relationships in their life
• Everyone has the right to develop and grow
• Everyone has the right to a safe place to live that they can call home
• A service should be designed around the person
• Creativity and thinking outside of the box is paramount to developing bespoke services for people

About Thomas

Thomas is 46 and lives in his own home in Peacehaven. Thomas has a great sense of humour and needs staff that can get to know him and build positive relationships.

He has autism and a learning disability as well as complex health needs.

Thomas loves being out in the community going for walks, cycling and to the pub.

About you

You will:

• Put Thomas first and see him for the amazing person he is
• Be willing to work through tough times and stand by Thomas
• Have lots of energy and enjoying having fun
• Be active and have a presence at Thomas’s home
• Be resilient
• Have patience
• Be empathetic
• Have a positive personality
• Be happy
• Be kind and caring
• Be friendly and genuine
• Able to work under pressure and problem solve
• Be honest and transparent
• Be structured and follow routines
• Be a good listener
• Be flexible
• Be reliable

About the role

We are looking for a Service Manager to:

• Manage Thomas’s team’s training, annual leave and rotas
• Manage the finances within Thomas service. This includes Seco Support finances as well as Thomas’s.
• Be responsible for ensuring that Bright HR is completed for all team members and up to date
• Complete formal supervisions, probations and appraisals in line with Seco timescales
• Be responsible for updating risk assessments and support plans
• Ensure Thomas’s service is compliant with CQC standards
• Lead reviews and ensure updates are made to Thomas’s support and PBS plan
• Meet regularly with Thomas’s family and professional team
• Interview and support new team members
• Be part of a local on call service
• Provide direct support to Thomas should this be required
• You are required to be a driver with a full UK drivers license

An NVQ 3 or equivalent Health & Social Care Diploma is essential. Minimum 2 years’ experience in managing a service supporting vulnerable adults with autism and learning disabilities. Great time management, motivation an forward thinking is required.

Full training will be provided through Seco Supports induction programme and online learning.

Full referencing and a full enhanced check of the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) will be required for this position.

If you want to join Thomas’s journey and be part of his team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,225.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Shift:

• Day shift

Work days:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid UK driving licence?

Experience:

• Support Work: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: https://secosupport.com/job-listings/service-manager-for-thomas-brighton/