Service Manager

Defour Partnership (Social Care) are working with an award winning Social Care Charity recruiting for a Service Leader in Knowsley. This is a great opportunity to make a genuine difference, where you will be responsible for leading an engaged and motivated team of Support Workers to change lives and deliver person-centred outcomes for every person they support. You will also take the lead by driving performance, setting the pace and direction within services, promoting a positive and passionate culture, and ensuring that services are appropriately and effectively resourced to change lives for the better. Benefits * Salary up to £30,020 per year plus benefits * Work doing ,the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work * Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all it profits right back into the people they support, the workforce and the local communities * Managed by supportive senior leaders * 33 Days annual leave including bank holidays * Pension Scheme * No uniform – wear casual clothes * Paid DBS / PVG * Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns * Shopping Discounts Scheme * Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities * Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme * Financial Hardship Fund * Investment in your wellbeing More about the role and who you will be supporting: This an exciting opportunity for a caring, compassionate, talented and experienced Service Leader to work in Knowsley managing a number of services in supported living where they support learning disabilities, mental health & behavioural needs, whilst also promoting their choices, wellbeing and independence. This is a great opening to make a real difference to the lives of others and gain great development. With experience working in a health or social care setting, you will have an upbeat positive manner, as well as having a genuine passion for supporting people to become a part of their local and wider community. You will also have experience working with people supported who present complex behaviours that require intensive support planning and management to ensure their safety and quality of life at all times. In addition you will be comfortable using basic IT systems that are required within the role – training can be offered to support this area. You will also hold a professional qualification in Health and Social Care, i.e. Nurse, Social Worker, SVQ Level 3 plus supervisory units (Scotland) / Care Management Level 3 (England). In return, they offer you a rewarding and satisfying role in a friendly environment, and the opportunity to develop your skills and career If you are interested in a chat further about this role please contact Joanne Diver or apply with your cv online today