Job Title: Interim Service Manager
Location: North Somerset
Salary: £35,338.42 per annum (included annual allowances)
Job type: 9 – 12 months (MAT Cover)
Start Date: End June/Early July
We are looking for an Interim Service Manager on a 9 to 12 month fixed term maternity cover basis with United Response in North Somerset.
Who we are looking for
We have an opportunity for a Service Manager to join us on a full-time basis 37.5 hours per week. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop United Response’s reputation as an outstanding provider in the area. Leading good practice and developing excellence in service, you will provide management support whilst supporting people to build community relationships.
You will maintain and enhance our high standards and build strong working relationships with our customers, regulators and other important stakeholders. This will include taking direct management responsibility for referrals, health and safety, compliance issues and financial control. You will also play an important strategic role in defining, developing and implementing our growth plans.
What we need from you:
To be a great Service Manager, you will need to hold a minimum NVQ level 3 in Social Care Management or equivalent with proven experience within social care at a management level. You must have a positive attitude towards issues of learning disability and mental health and a comprehensive understanding of these issues in practice. With the ability to act as lead practitioner and develop the team’s skills via supervision and on the job coaching, you will have the aptitude to respond to the needs of a 24 hour service to include on call arrangements and a need to provide management cover when required and therefore a flexible approach is essential.
Pay and Benefits:
- 25 days paid annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays , pro rata for part time) , which increases after 3 and 5 years service
- Pension contribution
- Childcare vouchers
- Access to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling and advice services
- Fully paid training and access to nationally recognised qualifications
- Travel to work scheme (season ticket loan)
- Access to an online shopping platform with discounts from over 3,500 retailers
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; personal carer, care manager, support staff, Care Assistant, Enabler, Carer, Care Worker, Care Assist, Care Coordinator, Care Assistant, Social Worker, Vulnerable Adult, Support Assistant, Adult Support Worker, Special Needs Support, Adult Care Assistant, Mental Health Support will be considered for this role.
