Service Manager

Job Title: Service Manager (Manchester)

Salary: £26,522.50-£30,766.10 per annum

Location: Prestwich, Manchester

Contract Type: Full-time

Closing Date: 31st May 2023

Langdon has an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to join their growing Supported Living team in Prestwich, Manchester.

Langdon are an ambitious forward thinking Learning Disability charity working with the Jewish Community. Langdon was founded 30 years ago and we now help over 100 young Jewish people with learning disabilities by providing education, supported living and employment services. Whilst we support the Jewish community, we celebrate and benefit from the diversity of the communities in which we are based and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Service Manager to join us to support the on-going development and management of our supported living team. The role will be based in Prestwich, serving our communities across Prestwich and Salford.

The Service Manager is responsible for the supervision and management of a team of support workers, writing care and support plans and rota planning. The post holder will also be responsible for team management for annual leave, appraisals, performance management and any employee relations issues. You will work in partnership with the Registered Manager to deliver against all strategic objectives within the community division.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work alongside the Registered Manager, organising and writing Care Plans, and Risk Assessments and supporting staff to provide a first class service to our members, following Langdon processes, policies and quality systems.
• To manage all aspects of running the service including but not limited to: supervision and appraisal of staff, rota planning and management, care planning, quality assurance, induction and training, budget management and payroll.
• To have sound knowledge and understanding of the CQC Compliance Standards.
• To deputise for the Registered Manager, and be the responsible manager in their absence carrying out all the duties that this position entails.

About You

A recognised qualification (NVQ Level 4, or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care) or equivalent is preferred for this position, however, we will consider candidates who have achieved NVQ3 and are studying towards a CQC recognised qualification. In addition, the successful candidate must be dedicated to achieving the highest quality care standards along with the promotion of client choice and independence.

This position will offer the right candidate the opportunity to deliver continued growth of a person-centred care organisation of the highest quality. The role is therefore perfect for an experienced Service Manager who is happy and able to work on their own and as part of the Management Team.

What We Offer:

• 25 days holiday which increases with length of service, plus bank holidays, 3 Jewish holidays and 1 day for your birthday.
• Pension
• Occupational Sick Pay after a qualifying period, which increases with length of service
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme with free access to independent advice, support and counselling on a wide range of issues
• Development and career progression opportunities

To submit your CV for this exciting Service Manager opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ today!

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service if you are successful after interview.

Please note; depending on the volume of applications received we may shortlist and interview prior to the vacancy closing.