Job Description

Location


Preston


Discipline:


Care and Support


Job type:


Permanent


Salary:


39,140


Contact name:


Holly James


Contact email:


holly.james@hft.org.uk


Job ref:


027382


Published:


about 15 hours ago


Expiry date:


06 Jun 2025 23:59

Join Our Team as a Service Manager - Make a Real Difference in the Lives of Adults with Learning Disabilities!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact? Would you like to develop a meaningful career by leading a dedicated team that helps individuals with learning disabilities live fulfilling lives?

A full UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle, is essential for the role.

What will you be doing?

As a Service Manager at Hft, you'll be supporting adults with learning disabilities to live the best life possible. You will be a role model to others through demonstrating excellent support to those we support and you will help the Regional Service Managers to coach, support and manage staff teams effectively. You will be responsible for nurturing and inspiring those coming to work for Hft to help ensure we have the best staff teams offering great support services. This role also offers great opportunities for career progression to help you develop your knowledge and skills.
The purpose of the role is to assist the Regional Service Manager by holding delegated responsibility in key areas of the day-to-day running of the registered service. You will also have the responsibility to manage the performance of your team; including your team's delivery of care and support which promotes dignity, wellbeing and independence and a person-centred culture.
Alongside the Regional Service Manager, you are responsible and accountable for monitoring, maintaining and providing the highest standards of clinical and personal support and service delivery, while promoting independence and choice to the people supported in the service.
As a senior member of the team, you will promote and lead good practice at all times, doing all you can to make sure that the people we support and their colleagues come to no harm and that the people we support are satisfied with the level of support they receive by acting as an exemplary role model.
As a Service Manager, flexibility is important for both you and for the service. We provide 24/7 support to some people, so you will need to have flexibility to take your turn on the on call rota. In emergencies you may need to go into the service, including at nights, weekends or a bank holiday.
We are one of the UK's largest charities supporting people with learning disabilities, reaching over 2,500 individuals through our supportive, creative, and diverse teams. As a Service Manager at Hft, based in Lancashire, you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding social care career with one of the leading names in the sector, all while knowing that every day you're helping make a real difference.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will:


Possess managerial experience within a care setting.
Have experience in supporting adults with complex learning disabilities
Be familiar with CQC regulations and have knowledge of Health and Safety, as well as Safeguarding guidelines
Hold (or be willing to achieve within 18 months) a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or an equivalent qualification
Have strong IT skills, including experience in maintaining records
Have a passion for delivering high-quality care and support to individuals with learning disabilities, helping them live independent and fulfilling lives

What We Offer

At Hft, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits to help you grow both professionally and personally. These include:

33 days annual leave

(including 8 statutory bank holidays)

Training & Development

: Access to award-winning training and career development opportunities

Wagestream

: Flexibly access your pay throughout the month with additional financial support via an easy-to-use app

Aviva Digicare+

: Comprehensive wellbeing services, including health checks, Digital GP, and mental health support

Discounted mobile contracts

: Enjoy up to 30% off via Vodafone's Employee Advantage programme

Care Friends

: Earn money for referring friends to work at Hft

Free life assurance

: 3x your annual salary

And more

If you're looking for a role where you can truly make a difference and be part of a compassionate, dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.





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Apply today and start your journey with Hft!

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.


Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.