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Service Manager – Complex Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Needs  

Established Supported Living Service

£31,000 per annum  

Tarporley, Cheshire

 

 

Overview

Compass Associates are proud to be working in partnership with an established provider within Supported Living care, who offer support to adults with complex learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, to recruit for a Service Manager to oversee their established Supported Living service based in the Tarporley area. The service supports 6 male adults with complex learning disabilities, mental health conditions and associated needs. The successful candidate will need to have previous experience within a management position, with exposure to profound learning disabilities and mental health needs.

 

 

The Candidate

As Service Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the service, including the leadership and management of the staffing team and continuous collaboration with the company’s senior management team. You will be overseeing the efficient delivery and development of the service whilst working alongside your Line Manager, where together you will ensure the residents of the service receive the best care.

You will possess a deep working knowledge of health and social care, and you will also be required to have strong people management and communication skills, as well as sound commercial understanding.

 

 

Salary and Benefits

The salary a £31,000 per annum, and benefits including:

  • 28 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
  • Enhanced overtime rate
  • Free 24/7 external counselling support
  • Paid training and induction
  • Employee recognition scheme
  • Medicash: Access to counselling, GP services, dental care, opticians, and more
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free on-site parking

 

 

Essential Criteria

  • NVQ Level 3, Level 4 or Level 5 within Health and Social Care is desirable
  • Previous experience working within a similar setting
  • Previous experience working with adults with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and/or autism
  • Knowledge of the CQC / KLOES / regulations
  • Strong people management skills, communicator, team player
  • Clear DBS

 

 

Location

This role is based in Tarporley, Cheshire and is commutable from Chester, Nantwich, Ellesmere Port, Winsford, Crewe and Tarvin.

 

 

Interview Process

The interview process involves meeting with the Regional Manager and completing both competency-based and scenario-based questions, including completing a task set out to showcase previous knowledge and skills.

 

 

Contact Details

If you wish to either apply or gain further information, please contact Abbie at Compass Associates on 0161 527 9635 or email [email protected]

 

 

 

Recommendations

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy; we offer £200 in John Lewis vouchers or £200 charity donation for each successful recommendation.

 

 

Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning, UK specialist Health and Social Care Recruitment Consultancy providing tailored, high quality recruitment solutions for all permanent assignments.