Supported Living Manager - Learning Disabilities

Domus have an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager within the Health and Social Care sector, to join a specialist care provider in Kent. You will join the group as a Supported Living Manager, which will involve managing a cluster of supported living accommodation for people with a variety of needs including Learning Disabilities, Autism, Aspergers, Epilepsy, Mental & Physical Health issues and Challenging Behaviour. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of the people we support, promoting Person Centered Approaches and Values, Inclusion and Independence. Successful applications will have management experience within the Learning Disabilities field and preferably have their NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care. Responsibilities To lead and direct the teams in person centered planning and support for the people we support, ensuring that tailored support plans are completed, reviewed and continuously developed to meet individual needs, wishes and outcomes. Ensure teams actively support and promote the health and well-being of people we support and that current issues or changes in health, behavioral, emotional, psychological or mental health needs are reported to the relevant professionals and support sought if necessary. Lead and direct teams to facilitate and empower independence of people we support. Take an active role in the development and growth of the Organisation, supporting the business development objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in line with the Organisational strategic aims and objectives. Maintaining a good local market knowledge to ensure that opportunities for the people supported are maximised and that the Organisation is aware of external changes that will affect the service(s) market position. Be responsible for quality management and auditing of service delivery, maintaining accurate internal and external quality assurance records and completing any required improvement actions. Ensuring effective financial planning and budgetary control for the service, liaising as appropriate with the Operations and Development Manager and the Finance Department. Requirements Level 3 Social Care qualification. (Minimum essential required) Level 5 Social care qualification in line with the organisation's strategic aims or willingness to complete the qualification within a designated time frame. Good knowledge and practical implementation of CQC regulations. Ability to recognize, challenge and remedy bad practice. Experience of working at a supervisory level in care/support setting within the last 3 years. Ability to set and work to deadlines. Excellent level of people management skills. Management skills to main the service to a high standard. Ability to travel independently to various locations across the organization for training, meetings, cover etc. which may involve overnight stays. Computer skills in Microsoft office particularly word, excel, outlook and the internet. Excellent level of organisation skills. Ability to demonstrate clear communication skills both verbal and written. Full Driving License, use of car, with business use. Must be flexible and able to carry out on call duties for other local services Don't keep a good thing to yourself - Recommend a friend If you are not looking, then perhaps you know someone who is and we will reward you with our recommend a friend scheme - £200 pounds worth of high street shopping vouchers if we place them into work and we do not already have them on our database. If you are interested in the above Supported Living Manager vacancy, please call Michael on quoting reference MW-FSMK-32972 or email your CV to Key words: Service Manager, Home Manager, Registered Manager, Support Living Manager, Learning Disabilities, CQC, Autism, Challenging Behaviours, Kent.