Live at Home Area Manager

Methodist Homes ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £41,260 per annum

Overview

Live at Home Area Manager based in the South West Available Hours: Permanent - Full Time - 37 hours per week. MHA is a charity providing care, accommodation and support services for more than 16,000 older people throughout Britain.Swindon Live at Home scheme provides practical and social support to older people living in the community. As part of a small team reporting to the Live at Home Operations Manager, this role provides support to our existing Live at Home services.The Live at Home Area Manager will lead new developments across the area, as we seek to expand our services to reach more older people, as part of our 10 year strategy. Live at Home services respond to local needs and offer support for older people to reduce loneliness and social isolation.The services delivered in each area are in response to the needs of the local community, and include signposting and information, one to one befriending visits, lunch clubs, social activities, and telephone-based support. You will lead and co-ordinate this work in your area, including monitoring standards and developing policies and practice. Experience of management of community services and working with volunteers is essential.The job requires monthly travel to the services within your area, and may include overnight stays. In return for your commitment you will receive a competitive salary along with a GBP 6000 car allowance. For more information about the role please review the Job Description here. Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application. At Live at Home, we run a variety of exciting and fun social activities for people aged 55 and over. We enable older people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible, helping them to live later life well in their local communities. For more information about the Live at home, please click here. Pension, 33 days holiday (inclus. bank holidays), Life Assurance, Discount Scheme, DBS provided and £6,000 car allowance.