Cucumber Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an established and award-winning adult social care provider for an experienced Locality Manager to lead Supported Living and Community Support services across the York area.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social care manager who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred services for adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health needs.
The role is being recruited on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The successful candidate will initially work through Cucumber Recruitment, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position with the client following a successful temporary period.
The Role
As Locality Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership, quality, compliance and performance of services across the locality.
Working closely with Service Managers and Support Workers, you will ensure the services provide safe, effective and person-centred support while meeting CQC requirements and relevant social care legislation.
You will also contribute to the wider senior management team, helping to shape service development, improve quality and support the continued growth of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide effective leadership across Supported Living and Community Support services.
Lead and support Service Managers and frontline teams.
Maintain full compliance with CQC regulations and relevant legislation.
Promote choice, independence, dignity and positive outcomes for the people supported.
Monitor service quality through audits, reviews and performance reporting.
Support recruitment, induction, supervision and development of staff.
Manage performance, attendance, wellbeing and conduct concerns appropriately.
Ensure staffing levels and rotas meet the needs of the services.
Build strong relationships with the people supported, families, staff and professionals.
Work closely with Local Authority and NHS commissioners.
Support safeguarding investigations and ensure concerns are responded to appropriately.
Monitor budgets and ensure services operate effectively and efficiently.
Identify opportunities for service improvement and development.
Promote the organisation’s services and maintain its positive reputation.
Participate in the on-call rota and provide management support when required.
About You
You will have:
Management experience within adult social care.
Experience of Supported Living, Community Support, Learning Disabilities, Autism or Mental Health services.
A strong working knowledge of CQC requirements and relevant social care legislation.
Experience leading and developing staff teams.
Strong safeguarding and risk management knowledge.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
The ability to work effectively with families, commissioners and external professionals.
Good IT, organisational and reporting skills.
A full UK Driving Licence.
Access to a vehicle for business use.
A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or willingness to work towards this.
Benefits
Salary of £38,325 per annum.
Full-time hours of 37 hours per week.
Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
Award-winning in-house training.
Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
24/7 Everyday Advice helpline.
24-hour on-call support.
Annual sick pay allowance.
Health Cash Plan.
High street retail discounts.
Gym membership discounts.
Mileage paid at 45p per mile.
£250 refer-a-friend bonus.
Paid Enhanced DBS certificate.
Up to 30 days’ annual leave following transfer to permanent employment.
Why Apply?
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a respected social care provider and take responsibility for services that make a genuine difference to people’s lives.
You will have the chance to lead experienced teams, influence service quality and contribute to the future direction of the organisation.
The temporary-to-permanent arrangement also gives both you and the employer the opportunity to ensure the role is the right long-term fit before moving onto a permanent contract.
Additional Information
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and must not require sponsorship.
Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
A full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to travel across the locality.
The employer is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with the appropriate skills and experience regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
Apply Today
If you are currently working as a Registered Manager, Locality Manager, Area Manager, Supported Living Manager, Service Manager or Operations Manager within adult social care, we would like to hear from you.
