Service Manager (Learning Disability/Mental Health)
Location
Teddington and Twickenham area
Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
£39,035 per annum
About the Role
Do you enjoy the idea of no two days being the same? Are you passionate about delivering good quality, meaningful support to people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs, and really making a difference? Does your leadership make a real impact? Do you have experience in managing 24/7 services? If this sounds like you - then we want to hear from you! United Response is looking for an empathetic and compassionate individual, experienced in managing learning disability and mental health services to join our dynamic and creative management team. This is a new and exciting Service Manager opportunity, that provides the right person with the opportunity to manage 3 small, existing 24/7 services alongside a brand-new service in Whitton consisting of two blocks of flats. As a Service Manager, you will lead and develop your team, ensuring they feel supported, motivated, and equipped to deliver outstanding care. Your role will involve overseeing recruitment, supervision, practice leadership and performance management while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture. You will be instrumental in ensuring compliance with all regulatory, safeguarding and organisational standards and be able to effectively manage, document and implement strategies and changes to ensure that the people you and your team support receive a consistently high standard of safe, quality care and support.
Experience
Passion and experience as a strong leader in social care.
About you
Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Social Care Management (or equivalent) and willingness to undertake further vocational training. Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance. Experience in managing budgets and financial processes. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. IT literacy and confidence in using digital systems. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts as required.
Qualifications
Minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Social Care Management (or equivalent) and willingness to undertake further vocational training.