Wayfield Avenue, Hove (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£33,366 - £37,938
37
Job introduction
Wayfield Avenue Resource Centre provides care & accommodation for people who have a mental health need.
Do you have experience in working in different care settings and now feel ready to further develop your career. If so we want to hear from you.
Service Support Managers lead and manage a team of staff along with supporting service users to live fulfilling lives and take responsibility as part of the management team to provide a safe service through efficient use of resources. .
Interview date: TBA
For an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Lines - Operations Manager on 01273 295880
About the role
This is a real chance to make a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable people with severe and enduring mental health needs.
The team at Wayfield Avenue have a passion for supporting adults aged over 40 with severe and enduring mental health needs and believe the service is unique within the city. We are currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.
The successful applicant will need to have experience in working within different care settings and be ready to further their career by joining the management team of Wayfield Avenue.
You will be responsible for developing and reviewing support plans with service users to ensure we are meeting their holistic needs and empowering them to make decisions regarding day to day activities.
You will have a key role for leading, supporting and developing an workforce that is able to meets the needs of individuals using our service through effective performance management and supervision.
As part of the management team you will also be contributing towards the running of the service ensuring the efficient use of resources that provides a high-quality safe service to those in need.
In return we can offer generous leave entitlements, a range of staff benefits, various training courses to help you reach your full potential including recognised Social Care Qualification along with regular support and supervision..
Please read our Apply for a job at the council pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.
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Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
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Company information
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Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.