Supported Living Manager

Supported Living Home Manager - Job description Worthing.

Role & Responsibilities

The opportunity has arisen for a Home Manager within our small 24 hour supported living service based in Durrington, Worthing, West Sussex. We provide 24-hour support for 3 individuals with learning disabilities & Autism who share their home together. You will provide supervision and values-led management to a team of support workers.

The role is shift based, working alongside the team of support staff you manage and does include some sleep-in duties.

Duties may include:

• To rota staff efficiently and effectively to maximize service user contact time with available staff resources.
• To deliver, monitor and evaluate service users Support Plans, working with the organisations behaviour support team to ensure high quality services are delivered in accordance, with CQC outcomes.
• To monitor the quality of performance of staff, addressing performance issues if required.
• To with support from senior management monitor and manage the attendance of staff in accordance with the sickness and absence policy. To undertake return to work interviews and absence reviews.
• Support the people we support with their individual support plans and help them to achieve their goals.
• Support the individuals with their personal care where required along with domestic tasks as required including, cleaning, shopping, cooking, laundry.
• Provide a high level of dignity, respect, and value to the people we support in all areas of contact.

Who we are looking for:

• Managerial experience is desirable but if you have been a deputy, senior or a Team leader within a similar setting and are ready for career progression, this could be the role for you.
• We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the right values and behaviours to nurture a positive workplace culture based on dignity and respect.
• Minimum 2 years working within a service that delivers care to vulnerable adults, including those with a learning disability/mental health and understanding the issues they face.
• Seeing the possibilities to make positive difference. Valuing and celebrating individuality and diversity.
• Minimum Level 3 NVQ or Health & Social Care Diploma.
• Being resilient – yes there can be tough days but there is also lots of fun to be had!
• To have experience of writing person centred support plans that encourage independence and maximise their potential.

What We Offer in Return:

• A full and comprehensive in-house induction
• Ongoing in-house training program
• Opportunities to obtain a qualification in health and social care up to Level 5 and/or Positive Behaviour Support
• Generous annual leave entitlement 30 days per year
• Bank Holiday enhancements
• Paid training
• Paid DBS
• Employee Assistance Programme – supporting our employees with free impartial 24-hour advice on mental health, well-being, financial and legal advice.
• Birthdays off!
• Opportunities for career progression
• Employee Recognition Scheme – employee of the month
• Refer a friend scheme – earn yourself £300
• Casual dress
• Blue Light card - discounts on hundreds of well-known high street and online brands

Requirements:

· Working on a shift basis across the week with two administrative days per week, some weekend working is required

· Sleep-in duties will be required as part of the role - these are paid in addition at £70 per sleep in.

· Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to adults.

· Full UK driving licence is preferrable to help support our service users in the community.

· Opportunities to undertake further qualifications in both Health & Social Care and Positive Behaviour Support.

About Us

· Established in 2005, Arundel Care Services specialise in supporting adults with learning disabilities across Sussex in small, supported living homes.

· We provide adaptable services to all individuals we support. We value diversity, and respect their rights to privacy, dignity, and celebrate individuality.

· We are a values-based company who put our team and the people we support at the helm of all we do.

· The organisational purpose is focused on supporting physical and emotional needs of our service users to ensure their well-being needs are met and maintained.

· We pride ourselves on making a positive impact and with our values incorporating adaptability, commitment, and the celebration of individual achievements we actively create and maintain a happy and supportive environment for both our team and the people we support.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £16.15 per hour

Schedule:

• Combination of shifts: Early, Late and across the day with some weekend working required
• Sleep duties are shared across the staff team and the manager

Please visit www.arundelcareservices.co.uk to find out more.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: £16.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Worthing, West Sussex: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• We are currently at capacity of our sponsorship licence and are unable to consider candidates requiring this. Do you require sponsorship? If you hold a visa please state which visa you currently hold.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person