Lewes, East Sussex, England
Charity, Voluntary
Permanent | Full Time
ASAP
22/01/2025
19/02/2025
Service Manager
Location : Lewes
Salary: Competitive
Are you an experienced registered manager who has a passion for delivering outstanding care? Do you enjoy leading and motivating teams to be the best they can be? The Foundation have a great opportunity for someone to join their team and use their skills to oversee their Children's Homes, ensuring their services meet the highest standards.
The Foundation is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to children and young people living with multiple physical, medical and communication needs.
The Role
Acting as Registered Manager and Safeguarding Lead, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations of residential bungalows. You'll lead a dedicated team to deliver outstanding care, maintain regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Leadership & Oversight: Manage the day-to-day operations of the children's bungalows, ensuring care services meet required standards set by OFSTED.
* Team Management: Lead and motivate an operational team, providing supervision and professional development.
* Compliance & Safeguarding: Ensure compliance with safeguarding protocols and statutory requirements, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
* Resource Management: Optimise operational systems and ensure resources are efficiently allocated.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with families, colleagues, and external partners to ensure a collaborative approach to care .
Skills and Qualifications
* Experience: Proven experience in managing residential services, ideally in children's or specialist care settings.
* Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
* Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a focus on compliance and care standards.
* Knowledge: In-depth understanding of OFSTED standards and regulations.
* Qualities: Compassionate, resilient, and resourceful, with a passion for leading a high-performing team.
Benefits
* Discount facilities
* Enhanced Pension Scheme
* Healthcare Cashplan
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Health & Wellbeing Centre
* Death in Service benefit
* Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities
* Onsite Café
* Free parking.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
https://www.careers.chf.org.uk/job/service-manager-1?source=chf.org.uk