Service Manager. Job in Liverpool Education & Training Jobs

OakGar Recruitment; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Are you looking for a Responsible Individual position where you can make a difference in the lives of others?

We have an exciting opportunity with a leading care specialist who is looking for a Responsible Individual to oversee one of their services in Liverpool. This service specialises in supporting children with EBD, so experience within this client group is required. In return, there is an opportunity to work for an ever-growing organisation that offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary. There is also an opportunity for this to become a hybrid role once you have settled in.

The successful Responsible Individual will be responsible for:

• Motivating and inspiring your teams to provide outstanding support through effective training, coaching, and leadership by example.
• Acting as a role model and leader in the delivery of active support, empowering the people you support to have active and fulfilling lives aligned with their needs and aspirations.
• Working collaboratively with the other members of the Service Leadership Team to help oversee and manage the smooth running of this service, including rostering, support plans, staff deployment, and managing budgets and operational tasks.

Key Skills:

• Empathy, compassion, and patience in our person-centred approach to providing support and leading your team to success.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence others to ensure you get the best from your team.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills to ensure collaborative and effective teamwork.
• Motivated and effective coaching and mentoring for your team.
• Commitment to see things through and achieve the best outcomes for the people you support.

Requirements:

• Strong understanding of best practices in delivering support to people with different needs and a passion for doing so.
• Experience in the management of registered or supported living services, including appraisals, coaching, performance management, managing budgets and financial information, as well as ensuring an inclusive working environment.
• Excellent communication and people management skills with knowledge of current Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, and the Quality Standards and compliance within the new framework, with a proven track record of quality assurance and service improvement.
• Experience in safeguarding, risk management, and compliance within a children’s residential care environment.
• NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.

What they offer you:

• £60,000 - £75,000 per annum
• Attractive Benefits Package
• Contributory pension scheme