Service Manager- Swingfield Court, Bromley

£30,500 per annum

Avenues Trust Group, is a specialist provider of adult social care, supporting people with complex needs to enjoy life.

We are looking for a Service Manager to join the team in Swingfield Court, Bromley, this service supports eleven people who have Learning Disabilities, physical disabilities, communication difficulties and who may display behaviour that is challenging. Individuals need support to enable them to participate in community based activities and activities within their home. Please also see job duties.

Acting as a role model and leader in the full delivery of active support, you will empower the people we support to have active and fulfilling lives aligned with their needs and aspirations. You will be responsible for staff appraisals, rotas, support plans, managing budgets and monthly reports. To undertake the recruitment, development and management of staff, provide leadership/practice leadership to model and deliver best practice based on Positive Behavioural Support principles, adopting Active Support and delivering high quality person centred support. To be responsible for the management of the service in order to meet the needs and aspirations of people supported, service commissioners and regulatory authorities and to develop a reputation for Avenues for excellent delivery of distinctive services.

About you;

• Experience supporting individuals who have disabilities and behaviours that challenge.

• Have 2 years’ experience of supervising/managing a small to medium team.

• Experienced with providing Person-Centred support and to be passionate about it.

• To be flexible and be able to work shifts required (e.g. 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 9am-5pm) including sleep ins (11pm-7am); all subject to change.

• Be able to manage own time

• NVQ level 3, QCF level 5.

• Duties may include providing personal care and administration of medication.

• To participate in the On call Rota.

• Working knowledge of CQC and other relevant regulations

Your reward;

• Paid enhanced DBS

• E-learning/Classroom training/Diplomas

• Regular one to one supervision

• Refer a friend bonus scheme – earn up to £350

• Increasing annual leave with length of service

• Flexible working

• Occupational sick pay

• Maternity/paternity pay

• Employee Assistance Programme

If this sounds like you and you would like to work for a company which makes a difference then please apply today.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than stated.