Top job! Support & Development Manager
- Full time
- £41,860 – £44,047
- Inverness and Nairn Services
- Closing 2nd December 2022
- Advertised from 18th November 2022
- 39 Hours per Week
Role
Are you an experienced manager in health or social care and are looking for an exciting and challenging career development opportunity?
Do you believe that people with disabilities should have the same opportunities in life as everyone else?
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives?
Do you have the drive and vision to be able to lead and inspire others?
If your answer to these questions is “Yes”, then you may be the very person we are looking for!
Key is committed to developing high quality, flexible services which support people with a range of disabilities and complex needs to enjoy life to the full as active citizens within their communities. We are seeking a highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic individual for this role, with excellent leadership qualities.
The successful candidate will be involved in the development and management of a number of teams delivering individualised, person centred support to people living in their own homes and communities across Inverness and Nairn areas. This will include further growth, development and leadership of short breaks (respite) services in partnership with the Elsie Normington Foundation Haven Project.
We are seeking someone who has experience of managing social care services supporting people in their own homes and communities, at Team Manager/ Leader level or above and must be able to:
- Demonstrate a commitment to individuals, enabling each person to live a fulfilled life and achieve their dreams and aspirations with a clear focus on outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including family carers and other professionals.
- Keep teams positive and support people through their more difficult times.
- Assist in harnessing community assets and maximising independence.
- Work positively and flexibly as part of a busy management team, prioritising and delegating effectively.
- Have excellent organisational skills and an ability to maintain and develop a number of systems and processes relevant to the role.
- Commit to their own personal learning and development as well as the learning and development of their teams.
The post includes evening and weekend working as well as support to local managers and other workers out with normal working hours.
In return you will be part of a supportive, local team and will receive:
- 38 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
- Public holidays are paid at double time
- Organisation sick pay
- Paid PVG Membership
- Eligible to apply for a Blue Light Card/ Blue Light Ticket Schemes offering discounts and savings
- Registered with Concert for Carers
- Eligible to register for a Costco Membership
- Credit Union Membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Contributions
Application notes
If you would like to have an informal chat or to find out more, please contact, Faye.Thompson@key.org.uk or call 07798 571876 .
Closing date for completed applications 2nd December 2022 with interviews scheduled for Wednesday 7 December 2022.
For an application form, job description and copy of our equal opportunities policy, please visit our website email: jobs@key.org.uk or telephone; 0141 342 1892 (24 hour answering service).
Could you be Key?
Being a support worker is a role where you can make every day matter. It's a job with challenges that make your heart beat faster, where you can give something of yourself and empower amazing people on their journey through life.
At key we support disabled people of all ages to make every day matter.
We are passionate about being the very best employer we can be, ensuring our staff feel well supported and valued in their roles. As well as being part of a supportive, local team you will be eligible for:
• Hourly rate of £11.00* (Induction rate £10.90) - *pay award pending.
• Sleepover hourly rate of £10.90.
• Competitive annual leave and company sick pay.
• Enhanced pay for work on targeted Public Holidays.
• Paid Membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme.
• Full, in-depth training for your role.
• Fully funded SVQ qualification with support provided to achieve this.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential counselling, advice and support on a wide range of issues.
• A Workplace Pension.
• Free access to occupational health support.
• Credit Union Membership.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Costco Membership.
• Blue Light Card/Blue Light Ticket registration which offer a range of discounts and savings.
• Concerts for Carers registration.
Join us and make every day matter! Support Workers and Relief Support Workers.
No experience necessary! Training and support will be given to help you achieve your full potential.
If you would like to get involved in support work but cannot commit to a contract due to other commitments, we also have opportunities for you to complement our existing workers by joining our relief register of bank support workers. This will mean you can work in a way that best suits you and fits with your life.
Are you looking for a change of job or career?
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives?
Key, are a compassionate and caring social care organisation who have worked in North Ayrshire for around 30yrs. We have services in Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Stevenston and Kilwinning and are committed to providing high quality, flexible, person centred services to people who have a wide variety of support needs including, learning disabilities, autism, young people in transition and people who have mental health support needs.
Due to our services expanding we are looking to recruit Team Managers.
Full details can be found here.
Top job! Operational Manager
- Full time
- £65,874 – £69,075
- The role is based in Glasgow with responsibility for designated regional services across Scotland and requires regular travel across the locality (On site)
- Closing 29th April 2024
At Key and Community Lifestyles, we provide person-centred support to over 2,000 disabled people, across 17 Scottish local authorities, to enable them to lead full, active lives in their own homes and communities.
We are recruiting a new Operational Manager to join our small senior team with responsibility for our services across Scotland. This role requires an exceptional leader who has a passion for developing high quality, outcome focused, personalised support to disabled people of all ages. You will work alongside local Area Managers, supporting them to develop and deliver great services for people we support. You will also lead on strengthening relationships with commissioners and partners in those areas with a focus on building our reputation for creative, flexible, and reliable support.
You will have substantial experience of management at a senior level in social services, with a proven track record in supporting continual improvement, innovation, and creative service design. Resilience, compassion, and kindness will be hallmarks of your approach, along with a strong focus on people and outcomes.
Are you looking for a change of job or career?
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives?
Key, are a compassionate and caring social care organisation who have worked in North Ayrshire for around 30yrs. We have services in Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Stevenston and Kilwinning and are committed to providing high quality, flexible, person centred services to people who have a wide variety of support needs including, learning disabilities, autism, young people in transition and people who have mental health support needs.
Due to our services expanding we are looking to recruit Support Workers.
Full details can be found here.
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