We are currently working in partnership with a charity, who are looking to appoint a Service Manager on a 3 month temporary contract.

This will be a full-time position based in Hertfordshire, with a negotiable hourly rate dependent on experience.

The ideal candidate MUST have previous experience as a Service Manager and a DBS on the online update service.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading on quality assurance, safeguarding, risk management, incident/complaint handling, and health & safety
• Enforcing full compliance with CQC, HSE, Local Authority and internal frameworks
• Ensuring the rights, dignity and wellbeing of people supported are upheld and that each person has a regularly reviewed, meaningful life plan
• Overseeing medication safety, audits, business continuity, on-call arrangements, facilities and equipment maintenance
• Applying policies, procedures and best practice
• Managing budgets, income growth, efficiencies, voids, forecasting, commissioning requirements, contract changes, invoicing accuracy and tenders
• Contributing to strategic growth and sustainability plans
• Creating high-performing teams through strong people management, succession planning, performance and wellbeing support, inclusive practice, employee relations, and role-modelling a positive, values-led culture
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Experience required:

• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities
• Experience working as a Service Manager
• Level 4 or 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• People Leadership & Culture
• Communication & Collaboration
• Decision-Making & Crisis Response
• Planning & Operational Management

Rewards and Benefits:

• Potential for contract extension
• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.