Job Description

About The Role

Are you ready to take the next step in your career to meet the challenge of this exciting role?



Position: Scheme Manager



Location: Ipswich (Various locations with expectations of travel)



Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week to be worked to meet the needs of the service.

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

About you



Do you have previous experience working in care, managing a team and want to use these skills to develop further and take the lead?



This is an opportunity for a pro-active Scheme Manager to join an evolving Care Company and manage our residential living scheme in Ipswich. You will need:


Previous care management experience, preferably within a supported living environment. Hold or be working towards an NVQ Level 5 Diploma or have a suitable alternative qualification. Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. Evidence that you can provide inspiring, motivational, clear, and supportive leadership.

Here at Swanton, we are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.



'Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy'



What we can offer:

Refer a friend scheme

we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive 400 each time a successful referral is made *

Above and beyond

we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises!

Long service awards

we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service.

Employee benefits app

stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities.

Cycle to work

you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme.

Pension

we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme.

Life cover

you will be entitled to the death in service benefit.

Funded qualifications

earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton *

Career pathways

we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier!

Swanton Educates

we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development.

Trained mental health first aiders

available to support you when you need someone to talk to.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support.

Employee Voice

we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us.


subject to eligibility & criteria

About The Service

Ipswich is currently in our portfolio and we have developments within the area and this is a chance for someone to manage the services along with the growth from the offset. We specialize in small homes for people with learning disabilities/ complex needs.



We are looking for an experienced Scheme Manager with a track record in managing services, staff teams and HR knowledge along with a healthy care and support background.



Our properties are in a close proximity of each other, We offer a diverse and person-centred services to meet the needs of each individual, we can offer both supported living within a scheme or in individual settings.



We support a diverse set of individuals with varying diagnosis, we work with the local authority to identify and meet the needs of the people we support.