Independent Living Operations Manager

Location: Flexible within the following areas Truro, Plymouth, Exeter, Taunton 35 Hours per weekContract type: PermanentSalary: GBP 26,845 - GBP 33,755About the roleWe are currently looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Independent Living and Crisis Response team in the South and Channel Islands. The post-holder will be leading Independent Living teams delivering a range of services across the west of the area, covering services stretching from Truro to Bristol. Location is flexible but must be based in one of our main offices in the area covered by the role (Truro, Plymouth, Exeter or Taunton).The Independent Living Operations Manager will co-ordinate and develop our local Independent Living services to ensure they are provided in a comprehensive and co-ordinated way. We currently deliver a range of services including support at home, hospital admission prevention and discharge and transport services. The Operations Manager will ensure the service teams are well-led and ensure that all appropriate service standards, recognised good practice, legal requirements and budgetary management are incorporated into a quality programme that meets the needs of our service users and values the work of volunteers.The Operations Manager will actively network among Health and Social Care related bodies in the area to establish the Red Cross in the relevant communities and be able to demonstrate the impact of our work to support funding bids.The post requires evening and some weekend work, being part of a regular 24 hour duty officer on-call rota and potential emergency response duties at any time throughout the year.About the organisation The British Red Cross helps millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies, disasters and conflicts. Our volunteers and staff help people in crisis to live independently by providing support at home, mobility aids and transport. We also teach first aid skills.We are part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent humanitarian network. We refuse to ignore people in crisisAbout the teamThe Independent Living Operations Manager is a senior post in the Area. They are responsible for developing, managing and funding services, key programmes and projects across the Area to those in need, in line with the Corporate Plan and associated strategies.About the person * Educated to degree level (or equivalent by experience) * Experience of liaising and service development with NHS or Local Government or relevant statutory authorities-and voluntary agencies on a frequent and regular basis and achieving agreed outcomes * Experience of managing staff, volunteers and projects * Experience of working in a voluntary organisation and delivering high quality services to people in need * Organisational skills - planning, managing and monitoring * own and others workload * Public speaking and presentation skillsClosing date for applications is 23:59, 7th April 2017Interviews will take place week commencing 17th April 2017 Please click here to view the full job description and person specification for this position.Please note we are unable to accpet CV applications for this post.We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include: * 36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) * Up to 6% contributory pension * Childcare vouchersShould you have any questions on this role please email us at The British Red Cross is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences - including disabled and ethnic minority candidates. This is to contribute to the breadth of experience we need to respond to people in crisis.As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).Follow us on and on Linked in - British Red Cross, to hear about our latest job vacancies.Refusing to ignore people in crisis