Interim Service Manager

Our client is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Interim Service Manager in Leighton Buzzard on a 6 month contract. They are paying £45,000 pro rata Are you ready for that next big adventure, filled with challenges and rewards. How would you like to see your team excel, grow and develop under your leadership, support and training? Would you like to be in an empowering and supportive position, where your skills and knowledge are nurtured developed? Being fully hands on and having a truly active role supporting our clients and developing their support workers to achieve more within their careers. There are other great benefits too: * A Monday to Friday working week. * Wear our own casual clothes. * Shopping discounts scheme(Blue Light Card). * Full holiday entitlement inclusive of bank holidays. * Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities. They work hard enriching the lives of the people we support, with many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and they are full of pride and passion for what we do! They are focused on our people. Their Service Manager’s are dedicated and passionate about going ‘the extra mile’ for the people they support. More about the role: As a Service Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with daily management of their Supported Living establishment in Leighton Buzzard, the type of care they offer varies according to our clients. You will be responsible for the welfare of their Supported Living accommodation and ensuring the appropriate standards are always maintained. You will have your Level 5 in Health and Social care or be working towards it, and experienced in managing a team. Typical work activities can vary but will include a range of the following: * Complying with national care standards * Taking responsibility for the quality care provided * Remaining up to date with relevant care standards legislation * Supporting our clients to manage their budgets * To participate in training and be responsible for your own development as well as that of your team. * Working alongside other professionals to develop specialise services, e.g drug rehabilitation, occupational therapy, specialist teaching and art therapy etc This is not an exhaustive list and a full job description will be provided before any interview. Your values: As a dedicated, passionate, and experienced care professional, you will be supporting their clients, whilst also helping our teams grow and develop. High standards are a must as you will be responsible for the welfare of their clients and ensuring appropriate standards are met. You will always strive to improve the service and the lives of our clients and take pride in yours and their achievements. You must have an excellent knowledge of CQC requirements and standards and strive to go above and beyond. Do you have some, or all the following attributes? * A caring nature, with a mature outlook * Experience in managing teams * Working in a demanding but rewarding environment * A passion to learn. * Patience, Resilience and Determination * Compassion, Sensitivity, and Empathy * Honesty and Reliability * A strong work ethic, and a natural problem solver If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' and we look forward to receiving your application