Independent Supported Living Manager

Independent Supported Living Manager

Who Are We

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred flexible approach to the care and support we provide. The Percy Hedley Foundation has three main sites providing specialist education, adult day services and residential care to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth and Jesmond.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

The Role

At the Percy Hedley Foundation we have a new and exciting opportunity for an Independent Supported Living Manager to join our team. You will lead our ISL services, promoting independent living in a safe and pleasant environment both in Forest Hall and Spital Tongues.

The successful candidate will be a highly experienced ISL Manager who will empower and promote dignity and independence aiming for excellence through high standards of care. As the ISL Manager you will be an ambitious and driven individual capable of inspiring and motivating your team to deliver the very best care in line with CQC standards and fundamentals. You will be integral on the delivery of Percy Hedley's care strategy contributing to the wider successes of the charity.

You will be an inspirational leader ready to take on all aspects of the services operations including quality assurance, compliance and people management with a strong track record in supporting and inspiring team members to pursue opportunities for continuous professional development. You will be pivotal in fostering a person centred culture with a focus on providing practical and emotional care which enables the people we support to have new experiences and live fulfilled lives.

This is a great opportunity to join our team, share our values and make a difference!

Please click here for a job description.

You must have

• Strong experience managing and leading teams within ISL services.
• Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification.
• Level 5 Leader in Adult Care or equivalent.
• Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy.
• Care Certificate.

Why Work for Us

At Percy Hedley we encourage career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation.

We also offer the following benefits to staff :

Click here for more information on the benefits available : are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulators legislation requirements.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and / or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy :

Adult Safeguarding Policy

This advert will close at midnight on Friday 26th September.

Additional Information

Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills Dewatering, Business Objects, Customer Care Service, Export Sales, Flooring, ACCA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Salary : 33593 - 38672

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