Service Manager

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Are you an experienced Leader looking for their next challenge?

We’re looking for a Service Manager with a passion for delivering high quality care to join our team at Cygnet Norcott Lodge.

You will be working full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Please note this role does carry the responsibility of on-call duties as and when required in support of the Service.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team. Enabling positive outcomes & recovery for our service users it’s a challenging, satisfying vocation. So if you want to make a difference every day – we want to hear from you.

Cygnet Norcott Lodge

Located in the suburbs of Liversedge in West Yorkshire, Norcott Lodge is a specialist residential service providing outcome focused care for adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs who may have behaviours that challenge.

The Opportunity…

Reporting directly to the Regional Manager, our Service Managers are responsible for providing strong and effective leadership to the onsite team in order to ensure the integrity of all functions within the Service, to include; Clinical, Finance, HR, Recruitment and Support Services. You will be respon

sible for the overall day to day running and strategic direction of the Service.

To be compliant with CQC / regulatory requirements and to ensure all clinical, budgetary, regulatory and service development targets are met. You will also implement risk assessment, risk management and embed clinical governance within the Service.

To be responsible for the provision of a high-quality service, both in respect of client care and employee engagement.

Ensure effective bed management and coordination of referrals and assessments of patients in conjunction with the Deputy Manager.

In this role, you will also lead on appropriate investigations (as required), participate in audit requirements and ensure all group policies and procedures are adhered to. Reviewing and developing potential opportunities for improved quality and commercial growth is also a key requirement.

You will have…

• A proven track record of managing Learning disabilities, Autism or challenging behaviours
• Outstanding staff management and organisation skills
• Familiarity with and the ability to apply CQC, the Mental Health Capacity Act and other professional regulations

Good presentation and report writing skills

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health and Social Care, or equivalent

Applicants without a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health and Social Care should be willing to work towards one

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• Salary: Up to £46,800pa DOE
• An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
• Expert supervision & support
• Free Health Cash plan
• 24 hours free GP support line
• Free life assurance cover
• Free eye tests
• Car lease discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
• Pension scheme
• Employee NHS – discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
  
  

Ready to make a positive change? Please click on the ‘apply now’ link below.

What next?

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