Supported Accommodation Manager (Maternity Cover)

The Role: Semi Independence Manager (Supported Accommodation)
Location: West and East Sussex
Salary: is negotiable
Hours: Shift based (Full Time 40+ hours with some flexibility)
This is a temporary contract from mid July to mid January for maternity cover for a 6 month period (this may be extended)
The Role:
Do you possess Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services, or equivalent or working towards it? Do you have experience of working with children and young people as well as leading, engaging and motivating staff? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
OwnLife Group is looking to appoint a Manager for two of our 24 hr Semi-Independence Homes in West Sussex and Brighton and Hove. Reporting to the Service Manager for the Group, you will be responsible for managing the service, staff and resources, delivering positive outcomes and high-quality support to young people. This role is offered on a full-time and permanent contract.
If you are keen on joining this exciting, forward-thinking company and taking the next step in your career, then please click the apply now button to find out more.
Please note, you will be required to complete an application form as in line with our safer recruitment policy.
The Company:
OwnLife Group is an independent organisation committed to providing children and young people with a caring environment in which they can achieve independence and fulfil their personal goals. We have a number of residential homes, semi-independent and outreach homes across South-East London. Our name reflects our aim which is to inspire the children and young people placed in our care to “own” and take control of their “own lives”. Young people are most likely to realise these goals if they are treated with respect and dignity and share with their carers, high expectations for the future.
We believe our staff deserve the same quality of life and we ensure this by supporting them so that they, in turn, can support the young people in their care and their own families at the same time.
Key Responsibilities:
The key responsibilities of a Semi Independence Manager, but are not limited to:
· Lead and manage in a way that is aspirational, inspiring both young people and the staff who work there.
· Management of service(s), including staff management and supervision, placement planning, support, safeguarding, communications, report writing and monitoring quality and compliance.
· Ensure that the service meets the needs of service users from a diverse range of backgrounds in line with legislation, policy and best practice standards.
· Actively promote equality and value diversity by interpreting equality, diversity and rights in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures and relevant standards.
· Take responsibility for the management of safeguarding young people, risk and service governance.
· Compliance with legal, regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures and provide feedback on the effectiveness of all policies and procedures.
· Maintain professional relationships with the team around the child (TAC), multi-agency partnerships and where appropriate parents, families and other stakeholders.
· Produce monitoring reports, statistical data and evaluation as required and in keeping with organisational policies and procedures and within agreed deadlines.
· Developing a positive image for the scheme(s) and OwnLife in all its dealings with the young people, Social Care Departments and all other agencies.
The Person:
The key skills and qualities of a Semi Independence Manager:
· Extensive experience of working with children and young people.
· Ability to engage young people who have had disrupted childhoods.
· Ability to establish effective relationships with young people and staff and role model person-centered practice.
· Experience of leading, engaging and motivating staff in a challenging organisational environment.
· Effective communication and IT skills.
· Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services; or equivalent or working towards it.
OwnLife Group is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all of its employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Service