Support Manager - Dereham

Job title: Support Manager

Location: Dereham, Norfolk

Department: Operations

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: Enhancements for Weekends and Bank Holidays, additional payment for Sleep Ins where required, 28 days annual leave (increasing with service) inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff), contributory pension scheme, paid on call, excellent training and development opportunities, childcare vouchers, employee assistance scheme and occupational health support.

Salary: GBP26,455 per annum

About us:

Affinity Trust is a national charity dedicated to providing high-quality, personalised support to adults with learning disabilities.

Our reputation is built upon our values, passion and commitment to enable people with Learning Disabilities to live active and fulfilling lives.

Supporting people with learning disabilities can be challenging but at the same time is extremely rewarding. If you are looking for a role where you can really make a difference, apply today.

About the role:

The Support Manager will share our passion and commitment to providing high quality support to the people we support and to the staff by promoting person centred approaches. You will be responsible for managing a service which meets the needs and aspirations of the people that we support.

You will lead the team, be a good role model and ensure that our staff are providing excellent support. Ensure your team are confident and skilled in supporting the people, working with them through on the job development, feedback, training and coaching.

You will work with your team to ensure you exceed the standards required and meet all regulatory and organisational expectations.

Support Managers will also take part in an on call rota to ensure that our staff have access to support when it is needed.

About you:

To be successful in this position you will be committed to providing high quality services to people with disabilities.

You will have a proven track record in delivering high quality services, either as a Team Leader or Support Manager.

You will have experience of managing staff teams in the health or social care sector to achieve positive outcomes for the people being supported.

You will be a confident, positive person used to leading by example, and accustomed to working flexibly and being well organised and able to plan effectively.

We value people:

We value the people we support and we value our staff.

We want you to have all the skills you need to support people in the best way possible so we provide all the training you need to do this. We will pay for all required courses and for you to attend all the required training.

We will support you to achieve the qualifications and experience you need to further your career with us.

The role:

We are looking for an experienced individual to manage and develop team members to deliver quality services in the Dereham area of Norfolk and in accordance with regulatory standards and contractual requirements. The role is supernumerary and you will be overseeing supported living services.

You must have a real empathy for people and ensure the needs and aspirations of those supported are being met and that this can be evidenced. It is essential that you can support the development of the services so that the people supported live valued and meaningful lives and that staff continue to be led to provide excellent support services.

You will build constructive relationships with the local authority, families, staff and the wider community and seek opportunities to promote personalised support to the people supported.

You must be able to work flexibly and hold a full UK driving license as you will be required to provide On Call support and assistance. You will line manage a Team Leader and support the supervision of support staff.

Closing date is the 28th July 2016.

First interviews will be held on the 5th August 2016. Further interviews dates will be arranged.

Disclaimer:

Affinity Trust are an equal opportunities employer that promotes diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sexual orientation, race, age, gender, disability, religion or belief.

This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS or PVG check which will be provided by Affinity Trust.