Website Domus Recruitment
Domus are on the lookout for a Service Manager in Winchester, Hampshire to lead a dedicated staff team within a supported housing service developed for adults experiencing Mental Health crisis.
Referred by Hampshire and Southampton Crisis teams for placements of up to 28 days, the service supports people with their Mental Health to enable them to avoid hospital admission and return home.
Our ideal candidate will be an experienced Service Manager, with excellent leadership, management, and organisational skills.
Key Responsibilities of a Service Manager:
- 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
Service Manager Requirements:
- 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
Benefits:
- At least 25 days paid holiday, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (plus public holidays)
- A pension scheme with employer contributions
- A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
- Health and well-being plans
- Life assurance
- Family friendly arrangements, including opportunities for flexible working
- Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
- A wide range of learning and development opportunities
If you are interested in the above Service Manager vacancy, please contact Michael White at Domus Recruitment.
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