Local Service Manager reference: 1177303501

Local Service Manager

Mulberry House, Weston Park, Bath

£40,904 per annum (rising to £43,057 after 12 months) - Pay rate effective 1 April 2024

37.5 hrs per week

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Local Service Manager at Mulberry House in Bath. This is a new Mental Health service that Sanctuary Supported Living will be delivering which will be supporting up to 13 people working in partnership with key statutory and voluntary agencies in Bath.

At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.

We’re a national organisation, but we’re not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.

No matter your job – delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams – your work makes a difference every day.

And working with us isn’t just another job. It’s rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people’s lives. Plus, we’ll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.

The role of Local Service Manager will include:

Leading the overall delivery of the service, through the management of the team and liaison with the Area Service Manager Developing and maintaining relationships with partners, key stakeholders and external agencies Overseeing the overall delivery of the service Working closely with our internal and external partners to achieve KPI’s Overseeing the service’s financial performance and managing the budget Managing the recruitment, performance and development of staff Flexibility around working hours is expected in accordance with the needs of the service Responsibility for health and safety in the service

Skills and experiences:

Previous experience of working in a managerial role within a similar service, you will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure Compassionate, caring, and hard working with a hands-on approach to support You will have experience of working in a personalised way supporting service users to maximise opportunities for personal development Proven ability to liaise effectively with statutory and voluntary partners Travel is a requirement of the role, therefore a full valid driving licence is essential

Are you ready to be your best?

Brilliant work deserves brilliant benefits! As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Supported Living a great place to work, here are just some of the ways we’ll reward you:

Your Mind and Body

Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period) Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice) Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, matched up to 7% Life assurance Enhanced Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared) after qualifying period

Your Job

25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus bank holidays Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards

Job Reference: 223842

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.