Service Manager

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Job description

Service Manager (RN) (08398)This is an excellent opportunity to Join our CQC outstanding Service St Michael's in Axbridge. It is home to 36 Adults with physical disabilities. We are looking for a strong manager who will provide clear direction and be responsible for the day to day management of the support provided within the service. Your key responsibilities will include management and supervision of a great staff team, financial and health and safety management to fulfil our statutory obligations.St Michael's is home for 36 adults with physical disabilities. Our 1870s house is surrounded by beautiful countryside at the foot of the Mendip Hills. We're in the peaceful village of Axbridge in Somerset with shops, community hall, pubs and restaurants nearby. We're also not far from the Somerset coast, Cheddar Gorge and Weston-super-Mare.You will implement systems and procedures designed to promote positive outcomes for disabled people within the service, ensuring a flexible, proactive approach whilst meeting the desired outcomes of the people we support. You will manage the recruitment, selection and on-going training, development and performance of all staff in the service, to ensure achievement of national minimum care standard requirements.This is a challenging yet exciting role, offering you the opportunity to bring your passion and enthusiasm to the largest pan disability charity in the UK, making a real difference to the lives of all our residents.To be successful in this role you will:Have a level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent.Have experience in managing nursing and care teams / supervisory or management experience in a care environment.Experience of a range of different departments such as therapies, transport, catering, administration, care and maintenance would be advantageous.It would be advantageous to be a Registered Nurse.Hold registration for this service.Have strong people and communication skills.Provide exemplary customer service.Ensure budgetary compliance.We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits including:Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy or sell (salary sacrifice).Discounted tariffs with 02.Access to great savings and discounts with major UK retailers.Access to cash health plan at very favourable rates.Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.Ongoing training and developmentThis role is subject to the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Appointment is conditional on successful applicants providing evidence to our satisfaction that they are vaccinated, or are exempt from vaccination due to clinical reasons.A satisfactory disclosures check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.* No agencies please *Ref:

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