Care and Supported Housing Service Manager
Agency Reference: 82876 / 82877
An opportunity has arisen for two Care and Supported Housing Service Managers, with a charitable Housing Association in Hemel Hempstead. Both roles are permanent positions, working with a diverse range of client groups.
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9-5pm
The hours of working should be flexible, to include occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays and "Sleep Ins" where necessary
Salary: £32,391 per annum
Your duties will include:
- Ensure the emphasis of the homely environment is enhanced and maintained
- Responsibility for co-ordinating individual support, planning and key working
- Supporting each individual in the development of everyday living skills
- Ensure the administration of medication and health care needs are met
- Assist in the recruitment of staff, including ensuring full training is provided and conducting appraisals to identify individual training needs
- Ensure that all staff are aware of the Associations policies and procedures and are informed promptly of change
- Ensure the safe keeping and administration of drugs in accordance with agreed policy and legislation
- Maintain good working relationships with other health and social service professionals and agencies involved with residents or the Association
- Ensure that Health and Safety legislation and regulation is complied with, including ensuring all residents and staff are aware of Fire procedures
- Ensure the safe keeping of residents money within the home
- Maintain project petty cash impress in accordance with the Associations procedures
- Draw up staff rota's within allocated resources and submit additional hours and expenses claims to Managers for authorisation
The successful candidate should have:
- Previous experience working in care/ support field
- Understanding of managing budgets
- Ability to work with individuals who have complex support needs and varying behaviour
- Knowledge of community resources and facilities
- A strong desire to empower vulnerable people to live independently and make their own decisions
This would be an ideal role for an experienced Service Manager who is looking for their next role.
If you're interested in this role then please apply now by emailing with your updated CV or call for more information.