Supported Living Manager

Do you have the skills, knowledge and positive values to be able to lead our team of Senior staff and Support Workers to deliver effective, person-centred support services? The role will cover up to five supported tenancies within the Swinton area. You will be working with a large management team within a nice office setting based in the heart of Swinton. The Supported Living Manager is responsible for managing high quality support across these schemes for people with a learning disability and/or autism, and long term health needs. Our focus is on providing person-centred, outcome focused support which enables people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in the local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. The Manager will ensure that the service maximises positive outcomes and achieves the highest standards of service delivery, contract and CQC compliance. You will be responsible for all aspects of operational management, including: • Leading, managing and supervising a team of staff • Ensuring that caring and respectful personalised support is provided at all times • Managing the accommodation and facilities effectively and ensuring that they are maintained to a high standard • Ensuring that the service is provided in accordance with the individual's support plans, the service specification and CQC requirements • Maintaining excellent relationships with stakeholders and commissioners This responsible senior role will require flexibility across the week and working time will include time working on shifts providing direct care and support and off rota management time. As the Supported Living Manager you will be expected to fully understand the needs of all service users and to act as a professional role model, coaching and mentoring staff. A high level of motivation and personal commitment is required along with demonstrable skills and experience in assessing needs and planning support, deploying and supervising staff and working effectively with stakeholders. You will support the Registered Service Manager in maintaining the overall quality of the service, ensuring that it conforms with CQC essential standards of care. A relevant degree or vocational qualification in health or social care is required (such as NVQ or H&SCD 3/4/5). In return we will offer you good conditions of service, on-going professional development, supportive management and prospects for future career development. To find out more about this opportunity or to arrange to visit the service please contact . Please provide your mobile number so that we can contact you. Vacancy Reference Number: 80880 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. - This post will not be open to Sponsorship Application Instructions: To apply, candidates must complete the online application form located on our company website via the listing for the above reference numbered role. We do not accept CV's as a method of application. A list of all roles available can be located at: www.creativesupport.co.uk Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. We do not provide outcomes for unsuccessful applications. For role or application queries please email Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS TPBN1_UKTJ