We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning Disabilities Support Manager based across 3 supported living locations in Oxford. The homes support people with learning disabilities, Autism and complex needs.

Our client is a leading provider of support to people with learning disabilities with the aim of enabling them to live as independently as possible and improve their quality of life. Support is provided to people in their own homes as well as through community based activities or supporting people into work.  They support people with a range of needs, from complex health needs and round the clock care to those who need just a few hours support a week.

Support Manager Key Responsibilities:-

• Carry out initial assessments from referrals, plan and attend initial meetings to get to know the people our client will be supporting
• Recruit a team of support workers
• Direct line manage the team, providing regular supervisions, appraisals and inductions
• Promoting team development and effectiveness
• Ensure the highest standards are met in the preparation of risk assessment, support plans and person centred plans.
• Ensuring weekly rotas are providing appropriate support hours.

Support Manager Key Skills:- 

• Highly organised and self driven
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Management
• Flexibility
• Full driving license and access to a car

Support Manager salary and benefits:-

• Competitive Salary
• 28 days holiday rising to 33 day with length of service
• Occupational health support
• Fantastic training and development
• Pension scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Life Assurance
• Reward and recognition schemes
• Online wellbeing centre
• Refer a friend scheme

Previous experience in managing similar locations and working across multi-site locations for people with learning disabilities is essential and an NVQ 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards this qualification is a must. This location may also have one short term/Move On flat, so experience in carrying out needs assessments and transition is also required.

Paterson Health & Social Care is an employment agency/employment business (as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003) and is acting on behalf of its client in relation to this vacancy.

Paterson Health and Social Care is an equal opportunities employer.

By applying for this vacancy, you agree to Paterson Health & Social Care sending your CV directly to our client for their consideration.