Locality Manager

In response to the unprecedented events we are currently experiencing due to the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19, at this time we will be conducting our interviews via video calls. Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme 2019. Are you a highly motivated care professional looking to take the next step with a leading not-for-profit provider in the UK? Do you want to join an organisation built on innovation, with a 20-year track record of progressing professional careers and making a positive difference to people’s lives? We’re looking for a new Locality Manager to join our great team, reporting into the Operations Director for South Yorkshire. You will be taking responsibility for the day to day running of our services based in Sheffield, which briefly consist of a group living service, shared by 4 gentlemen and four single person services each living in their own homes. We are looking for you to lead by example and demonstrate that you will adopt practice leadership to manage a team to be the best they can be to support people to achieve the best outcomes within their community. You will also work closely with our Business Development Team to grow the locality in Sheffield. To be considered for this position you will need a minimum of 2 years’ experience and diploma level 3. Prominent new business is expected and we are therefore looking for an experienced manager to use their existing skills to work alongside our Business Development Team to create and set up new services. Drivers are preferred for this role but not essential. If this sounds like you please get in touch to apply. About the role Ensure person-centred care plans and health action plans are regularly reviewed and implemented Ensure the health and wellbeing of the people we support, in line with CQC/CSSIW Guidelines and Dimensions' policies Deliver effective risk assessments and emergency plans to ensure the people we support are safe Make sure your staff team are appropriately trained and motivated to provide high quality support Ensure the service meets all organisational and statutory requirements and complies with Care Quality Commission Guidelines and our own standards, policies and procedures Make sure complaints are dealt with in line with our policies About you Most importantly, you want to make a difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities or autism. To do that, you’ll have: Knowledge and understanding of CQC / CSSIW regulations Experience of managing a team, setting objectives and ensuring goals are met Experience in delivery of services in compliance with contracts Experience of managing supported living services or similar - and be familiar with performance management processes Completed, or be willing to undertake, Management Development training Beyond those qualities, you’ll also be: An excellent communicator, looking to mentor and motivate your team to provide person-centred support Able to prioritise your workload, delegate tasks and meet deadlines Focused on the needs of internal and external customers, from the people we support, right through to your team and other members of the organisation Your rewards In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer ongoing development opportunities and the strongest possible prospects, plus a range of great benefits including: Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays) Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’ Employee Assistance Programme Pension scheme Long Service Awards Qualification scheme Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People' Discounted health and dental cover Life Assurance Bike to Work Scheme Season Ticket Loan Apply now If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Claire Blake on 07771 837442. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds. As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application in one of our offices using assistive technology. We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.