Service Manager

Job Title:

Service Manager

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary: £39,340.77 per annum (pro rata)

Working Hours:

30 hours per week

Working Pattern:
Monday To Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Location:

Salveson House, Hackney

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsor ships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

You will be working from one of our supported services providing motivational leadership to empower and engage your team to deliver an outstanding service that puts customers first with responsibility for the safe operational management of care and support services.

• Experience of managing a team within a supported housing environment with a vulnerable and diverse group of customers
• Experience of working in challenging environments with the ability to plan, prioritise, organise tasks to achieve results
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly, encourage feedback and reflection, empower, motivate and gain improvements
• Have conflict resolution skills and be confident and consistent when making decisions
• Experience of reviewing, monitoring and evaluating outcomes in the delivery of support services
• Competent IT skills, including using databases, producing reports and other communications, and analysing key outcomes data to understand and drive service improvements

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

• Line manage a team and create a safe environment where colleagues can talk openly and honestly.
• Work together to set expectations and performance targets.
• Hold regular ‘one-to-one’ sessions to reflect on achievements, performance and support individual personal wellbeing.
• Undertake six monthly performance reviews to support and guide colleagues to fulfil their potential.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to update and empower your team to share ideas and best practice.
• Embrace reflective practice techniques so the team can learn from their experiences.
• Recognising, praising and acknowledging achievements of colleagues and team.
• Build effective partnerships with regional and other colleagues across Riverside, participating in wider initiatives.

• Manage the service as per contractual requirements, reviewing contract performance annually,…