Job Description

The Opportunity

DCG are proud to be partnering with a respected and well-established provider of specialist care in the Greater Manchester area, to help recruit an experienced Service Manager to manage their established short breaks respite service based in Greater Manchester.

This service offers short breaks and respite care for guests with learning disabilities and complex health needs, aged 14 and over at their welcoming respite facility, with a highly skilled team trained in complex needs, autistic spectrum conditions, behavioural support, and total communication techniques.

Your Role

As Service Manager, you'll have full operational responsibility for the service and your focus will be:

Leading and inspiring a team to deliver outstanding, person-centred care Ensuring safe, effective and high-quality service delivery in line with CQC regulations Collaborating with the organisation's quality team to continually improve outcomes Creating a positive and inclusive environment for both staff and residents Overseeing budgets and demonstrating commercial awareness

What We're Looking For

A minimum Level 5 qualification (or working towards) - leadership and Management in Social Care or equivalent A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Short Breaks manager or within the area Experience of leading day to day operations in a fast-paced busy environment and the ability to work weekends/evenings and cover on-call as required. Strong background in supporting adults with autism, learning disabilities and/or mental health needs Knowledge of CQC regulations and KLOEs Excellent people management, communication and leadership skills

Salary & Benefits

Up to 30,000-36,000 per annum, plus a generous benefits package including:

Ongoing training Career progression 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Company pension Free parking Regular feedback and supervision sessions to help develop your skills and career Sick pay (after the first year of service) Long service awards Access to our free counselling servic

Location

Based in Greater Manchester

Interview Process

Initial informal chat with the Head of Adults Services or Operations Director If successful, a panel interview, including a 10-minute presentation, with the Area Manager, Head of Adult Services and another member of the senior leadership team.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,420.00-36,692.36 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Management: 2 years (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person