Supported accommodation manager

Role - Leaving Care Manager

Hours - 40 per week

£35,988.20 - £37,385.80

About Us:
P4 Recruitment are working with a leading provider of supported accommodation dedicated to achieving its vision of providing the highest quality support and accommodation to young adults years. by providing them with a safe and supportive living environment.

Job Description:
As the Manager your responsiveness:
you will take the lead in ensuring the highest standards of support and accommodation for our young people

This role encompasses more than just managing day-to-day operations; it involves championing an environment that is nurturing and safe, fostering growth, resilience, and a sense of belonging. Leading a dedicated support team, you will collaborate closely with key departments and senior management to ensure our young people receive the necessary advice, guidance, and support, to learn essential life skills and successfully transition to adulthood.

Responsibilities:

• Making sure the operation of the home is run as smoothly as possible and creating a homely environment
• Lead and inspire the support team, delivering supervisions, probations, and appraisals, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure high-quality care delivery and adherence to regulatory guidelines and standards.
• lead by example working very closely with the support team
• assessment
• Plan and lead team meetings, multidisciplinary discussions to ensure effective communication, coordination, and collaboration with external stakeholders.
• Handle any crisis situations or incidents promptly and effectively, ensuring appropriate safeguarding procedures and strategies.
• lead on the implementation of policies, procedures, and quality assurance.
• Promote the involvement of young people in decision-making processes, actively encouraging their participation and listening to their perspectives.

Requirements:

• Hold a Diploma Level 3/4 in Children, Young People, and Families practitioner.
• Hold or be willing to work Level 5 in Children, Young People and Families Manager or be willing to undertake this.
• Minimum 2 year's experience working in children's social care, supported accommodation or similar setting.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, legislation, and best practices in supported accommodation, safeguarding and child protection.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, young people, families, and external stakeholders.
• A compassionate and empathetic nature, with a genuine commitment to improving the lives of young people.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and handle multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Flexibility to work on a shift basis.

Benefits:

• Intensive induction and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Employee assist programme.
• Cash health plan.
• Pension scheme.
• 30-33 days annual leave entitlement.
• DBS costs refunded following successful probation and update service costs covered during employment.
• Long service rewards.
• Crisis fund for times of hardship.
• Referral programme.
• Company events.
• Proud members of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
  
  

If this opportunity sounds like its for you please get in touch