Job Description

Permanent, Part Time (25 hours per week)
Flexibility Available
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Manager to join our well-established team supporting two of our homes in Southend- On -Sea, on a part-time, permanent basis working 25 hours per week.
Porters Brook and Grahame House are supported living schemes that supports adults with learning disabilities. We're looking for a motivated leader to develop and manage approximately 9 Support Assistants across these two homes to support the people who live there to have positive fulfilled lives.
A Level 5 diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care would be beneficial for this role however if you do not possess this qualification there will be an opportunity after your probationary period to complete this qualification as part of the Service Manager role.
Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage the service to meet the needs and aspirations of service users.

• Develop, maintain and work in partnership with a network of key stakeholders to deliver safe, high-quality services.

• To identify recommend and implement improvements to the service given CQC and commissioning requirements, best practice and business plan priorities to achieve distinct, high quality service provision.

• To be responsible for the recruitment, development and management of staff to provide them with the skills, experience and behaviours necessary to provide a safe, high-quality services.

• Manage budgets and funding streams to ensure the delivery of cost-effective services.

• Develop and manage support services that meet the needs and aspirations of service users.

• To contribute to the development of policy and procedure and to be accountable for the operational implementation of those policies and legislation that governs them.

• All Managers and Supervisors must be aware of their relevant legal and organisational duties and responsibilities in relation to the health, safety and wellbeing for themselves and those members of staff under their supervision, including non- employees who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

What we're looking for:

• An experienced manager in the care service sector.

• Ideally you will have specifically worked in supporting people with complex needs to lead a full life.

• Experience and awareness of Mental Health is essential.

• You'll have a strong track record in leadership & management, and good knowledge of the challenges that face people with learning disabilities.

• Someone that can step into the role and make it their own.

• Candidates must be able to work occasional weekends and evenings.

With Estuary, you'll be creating and managing an environment where people are supported to lead fulfilled and independent lives and in return we offer a range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme and healthcare cash plan. Further to this you can expect 31 days' holiday (including bank holidays), a tailored induction programme and excellent ongoing training as well as many social events every year.
So, do you think this is for you? Are you ready for the challenge? Well, if you are, we would love you to apply.
The closing date for applications is midday 18th September however you may be contacted sooner for an interview.
We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.
This post is also subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
The successful applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Rewards & Benefits
We offer a range of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, Cyclescheme and season ticket loans. Further to this you can expect generous holiday and paid leave allowances, tailored induction programme and fantastic ongoing training and development opportunities.
Values-Based Recruitment
Estuary has a value-based recruitment policy which means our selection process is aligned with our core values of Respect, One Estuary, Accountable and Responsible.
Safeguarding & Recruitment
Estuary is committed to safeguarding and practices safer recruitment standards and expects all staff to share the commitment to safeguarding children and people with care and support needs.
The successful applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please note that at this time, we're unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa/work permit sponsorship. We appreciate your understanding and we welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.
If applicable: This is post is also subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Estuary is Inclusive
At Estuary, we're committed to embedding equality and diversity at the heart of our work. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, where individual differences are respected, where staff, people who use services, as well as their families and carers, are treated with dignity and on the basis of their merits, abilities and needs, and where everyone has a fair opportunity to fulfil their potential without suffering discrimination or disadvantage.
We always strive to recruit the person most suited to the job, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Anonymous Shortlisting
To further support our aim to be an inclusive employer, we use specific software to remove all person-identifiable information from CVs, including name and dates of employment/education, also date of birth, age and gender where a candidate has included these details in their CV. Your personal details will only be made available to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.
Estuary is Disability Confident
We're also a certified Disability Confident Employer, which means we are committed to employing people with disabilities, and that we will:

• Actively seek to attract and recruit people with disabilities
• Provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process
• Offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
• Be flexible with our assessment process to ensure applicants with disabilities have the best opportunity to demonstrate their ability to do the job
• Make reasonable adjustments to support people with disabilities as needed.

Accessibility
If you are unable to use the online process to apply, please call us on 0300 3045000 to request an application pack in an alternative format.
Estuary is a Housing Association with a strong and clear regional commitment within Essex. We work very successfully within every district in Essex, the three outer East London Boroughs and in the Suffolk Coastal District.
We currently own and manage over 4600 properties. We are always looking at ways to increase the number of homes we can offer and believe it is important to build communities, not just homes.
We are committed to the provision of good-quality housing, care and support services to meet local needs and to contribute to the development of sustainable communities. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, their views are important to us in helping shaping future services.
We employ just over 300 people, two thirds of whom work providing care and support to people with learning disabilities. We also have an army of dedicated people behind the scenes providing a variety of services including rent collection, gardening, estate management and working on projects to build new houses.
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