Senior Support Manager

Description

Currently supporting one of our clients – a well known Social Care charity – to recruit for a Senior Support Manager based in Elgin. This role will see you working across three services that support individuals with learning disabilities and additional support, two being in Elgin and the third in the surrounding area.
Salary on offer for this role is from £28,009 depending on experience.

Responsibilities of the Support Manager;
· Work with teams and Regional Managers to meet the expectations of the people you support and ensure continuous quality improvement in relation to both internal and external standards
· Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures and legislation as well as the SSSC Codes of Practice
· Work in accordance with the client’s Vision, Mission and Core Values
· Work as part of the service rota (including evening and weekend work) to role model best practice, encouraging and motivating the team/s to support the participation of the people using our services in all decisions affecting their lives
· Establish positive working relationships with the Regional Manager, Support Advisors and internal departments to identify opportunities for improvements which can enhance the quality of life for people we support
· Proactively engage with families, external partners and regulators to establish reciprocal relationships
· Be the Registered Manager for the Care Inspectorate (where applicable)
· Participate in the out of hours ‘On-Call’ service

Support Managers are measured against further outcomes in Health and Safety, Human Resources, Finance and Administration responsibilities.

Requirements and Experience;
· Level 4 SVQ in Care or equivalent (desired – successful candidates without will have 3 years to achieve)
· Level 4 SVQ in Management or equivalent (desired – successful candidates without will have 3 years to achieve)
· Management experience
· Proven track record of developing teams and individuals
· Ability to delegate work appropriately and confidently
· Proven track record of managing budgets
· Ability to deal sensitively with change to achieve a positive outcome
· Proven track record of dealing with team and individual conduct and competency issues
· Ability to work with autonomy to agreed timescales and standards
· Ability to build the reputation of Inspire by displaying a professional approach when representing the Company, either internally or externally
· Confident communication skills (both verbal and written)
· Professional Registration as appropriate

You must be able to travel within Elgin and the surrounding area in order to fulfil the duties of this Senior Support Manager Role.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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