Work Wales are working with a care organisation to find a compassionate and committed Manager. The role will require you to provide leadership, manage and develop a supported living service. You will be providing care and support to people with a learning disability and/or autism, and in doing so promote independence and choice. You will provide excellent quality care and support, including personal care. One of your responsibilities within your service will be to ensure that all care and support is offered in a person-centred manner and the people supported are at the heart of all choices and decisions made.

Duties:

• To ensure that the support team are effectively deployed to meet the needs of the individuals you support.
• Writing staff rotas that matches the care and support hours commissioned and budgeted for each service.
• To ensure that all shifts are covered by suitably trained and experienced support team, sourcing suitable cover to periods of sickness and for staff vacancies.
• To induct and supervise Support Workers in supported living, floating support, and residential care services.
• To ensure that all necessary staff training is always up to date.
• To ensure that the support team fully understand the service design and support plans of each person they support, and that the service provided reflects the individual's wishes and meets the outcomes contained within these documents.
• To maintain detailed, accurate, person-centred, and outcomes-focused care and support plans, in addition to all other care, support and health records as required.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Compassionate and patient demeanour.
• Knowledge of medication administration procedures.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently.

This position requires a caring individual who provides quality care to individuals in two care settings. The Supported Living Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of the individuals under their care. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the necessary skills, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that this role requires you to have a Full UK Driving Licence, NVQ/QCF Level 3 qualification and the willingness to complete your Level 4/5 in the next 2 years.