Scheme Manager - Grove Gardens Studios & Flats, High Wycombe
Full time (37.5 hours) - £34,320 per annum
Supporting Independent Living in a Vibrant Community
Grove Gardens is a welcoming supported living service comprising six one-bedroom flats and eight studio apartments. Together, they provide a safe and inclusive home for 14 adults with learning disabilities. The people we support engage in a variety of day services and community-based activities, promoting independence, wellbeing, and personal development in a friendly and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:
We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.
Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early.
Full time (37.5 hours) - £34,320 per annum
Supporting Independent Living in a Vibrant Community
Grove Gardens is a welcoming supported living service comprising six one-bedroom flats and eight studio apartments. Together, they provide a safe and inclusive home for 14 adults with learning disabilities. The people we support engage in a variety of day services and community-based activities, promoting independence, wellbeing, and personal development in a friendly and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a dedicated team to support vulnerable people in achieving independence and fulfilling lives, collaborating with social workers and other professionals.
- Liaise with external agencies to ensure a smooth and supportive journey for each young person.
- Manage and support a team of Support Workers and Waking Night Workers.
- Oversee staff rotas, including organising annual leave and covering sickness.
- Collaborate with the recruitment team to oversee recruitment and induction of new staff at the Scheme
- This role may also require managerial shifts covering the weekend where necessary to ensure full and consistent cover of all shifts.
- Strong Leadership skills
- A Full Drivers Licence with access to a vehicle
- Values Driven - A passion for delivering compassionate & respectful care and support
- Strong IT skills
- Previous managerial experience ideal but not essential
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a considerable benefits package which includes:
- Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, rising to 35 with service (pro rata)
- £34,320 salary
- Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
- Monthly attendance bonus
- Blue Light Card: Access to discounts for local and national retailers
- Commitment to health and wellbeing through the Five Ways to Wellbeing
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times annual salary
- Access to an employee assistance helpline
We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.
Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early.