DescriptionService ManagerNyetimber Lodge37 hours per week£34,439 per yearSupport people with learning disabilities to live full, happy lives. What you’ll be doing:Do you want to make a meaningful difference? Southdown is a not-for-profit provider of accommodation, care and support for 160 adults with learning and physical disabilities in our 23 supported living services and 4 residential care homes across Sussex. As a Service Manager, you’ll manage a deputy and a team of support workers delivering high quality care to residents.We welcome applications from candidates with previous experience in roles such as Service Manager, Care Home Manager, Deputy Manager Learning Disabilities, Assistant Manager Learning Disabilities, CQC Registered Manager. Service Description: Nyetimber Lodge a vibrant supported living service in Pagham, near Bognor Regis. It’s a modern purpose-built building, providing support with personal care to six adults with learning disabilities. All the clients are supported to have maximum choice and control so they can live their best life in the least restrictive way possible. Perks and benefits:

Health cost cash-back scheme: access to our health insurance scheme which covers dental, optical, physical therapies and other medical treatments with the option to add greater levels of cover.
Interest-free loans: assistance with larger costs that arise such as tenancy deposits, season travel tickets or buying a car.
Access to the Easit Network: discounts and incentives on train, bus and car journeys such as 15% off eligible daily and season rail tickets.
Blue Light card: access to discount services for the social care sector with savings across thousands of online shops, restaurants, and high-street vendors.
Free advice and counselling service: confidential emotional support and practical guidance from our independent telephone service.
Paid bank holidays: or paid time in lieu for any bank holidays worked.
Unsociable hours uplift: extra £4.20 per shift for waking nights.
Sleep-in shifts: £61 per sleep-in shift (11pm-7am).

Key Responsibilities

You’ll maintain an excellent standard of practice and are brilliant with people, ensuring our clients and staff thrive.
Clients may present with challenges or have complex health needs – you’ll support and lead staff to work professionally and compassionately.
Ensure the service provides excellent support and maximises choice, independence and inclusion for all clients.

Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseWhat you need for the role:

Previous experience working in a management role (as a deputy manager or above) within a Learning Disabilities service or care home, including safeguarding, risk management and health and safety.
Experienced working with clients with learning disabilities who may present with challenges, following positive behaviour support principles.
A passion for leading teams in the provision of outstanding care.
NVQ / diploma level 3 or above in Health and Social Care.
Understanding of CQC requirements – you’ll be the registered manager, with great organisational support including a central CQC compliance manager.
A Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be paid for by Southdown.

What would be nice:

Understanding of Makaton or non-verbal communication.
A full manual driving licence is preferred as you may need to drive our service vehicles to help keep our clients connected to their community.
Experience managing an operational service budget, including resource management to ensure staffing levels meet client needs while keeping within budget constraints.
Experience managing a learning disabilities service with a good or outstanding CQC rating.

Training:You will receive ongoing training and coaching from your manager, as well as specific training courses throughout the year to help you develop your management skills and foster upwards career progression. Support will be provided for you to gain your Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care. How to apply:We’re a psychologically informed organisation where the well-being and happiness of our employees matter, and that’s why we’re committed to creating a compassionate work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and inspired to do their best. If you share our values and want to work for an organisation that helps change lives for the better, we want to hear from you!Please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and fill out our simple one-page application form.

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