Service Manager

Position: Service Manager (Permanent)
We are supporting a specialist provider based in Darlington with their permanent recruitment. We are currently looking for a Service Manager to work within a residential setting to provide support to adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. The successful applicant will have overall responsibility for the home.
This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week. Previous experience as a Service Manager is desirable and you must have or be working towards your level 5.
Alongside countless benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying between £35,000 - £40,000 per year.
As a Service Manager your responsibilities will include:

* Ensure each adult has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, social, and cultural needs.

* Play a key role in all external audits.

* Build relationships with parents, carers and other professionals to strengthen the support available for each service user.

* Mange budgets effectively and in line with company policy.

* Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.

* Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan.

* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicate this to the wider team.

* Overall responsibility for the service and the main point of contact for third-party organisations and governing bodies.
Our client is offering a whole range of benefits, including:

* Pension Scheme.

* Free meals on shift.

* Clear progression opportunities.

* Generous annual leave allowance.

* Market leading induction training process.
To take the next step in your career, apply today for a conversation with our Residential specialist Tom Lane.
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