Are you a strong values-driven leader ready to oversee two person-centred supported living services

We are recruiting a Registered Manager to lead two services in Co-Durham:

• Cecil Court - Langley Moor 18 People We Support
• Dale House- Stanley 9 People We Support

Please note there is no sponsorship available for this role.

Both services support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in homely supported living settings focused on independence wellbeing and positive outcomes. You will be supported by a Deputy Manager ensuring consistent leadership presence and operational stability across both services.

We understand the importance of flexibility and are open to discussing working patterns at interview to ensure the needs of both services are met while promoting a healthy work-life balance.

What well give you:

We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

Salary:31493 per annum depending on experience

40 hours per week

Contributory pension scheme

Confidential supportive Employee Assistance Programme accessible 24/7.

Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications (level 2 to level 5 QCF/NVQ in Health & Social Care).

Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping leisure and household expenses.

A generous referral scheme.

What youll be doing:

Overseeing Dale House and Cecil Court

Supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs within supported living settings

Leading the staff members to maintain a consistently high level of skilled support thats required for the adults at the service.

Continue to expand the workforce by recruiting coaching and mentoring new team members.

Support 1-1 and continue to promote positive wellbeing and independent living for the people we support.

Be responsive to referrals and carry out assessments where needed to ensure the service remains at a high level of occupancy.

Be part of an on-call system.

Who you are:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership/management role.

Have an NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care or willingness/ability to work towards.

Experience working with people with learning and complex health needs.

Experience with electronic systems and processing programs such as Microsoft Word Excel etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to listen attentively to others.

Ability to collaborate and work professionally with the people we support families and involved professionals/agencies to provide a service that maximises positive outcomes.

Experience in supervising and supporting staff and deploying staff resources efficiently to meet the needs of the service.

Ability to conduct risk assessments with the people we support and devise support and risk management plans.

Embracing continuous improvement sharing best practices with an open mind to learning

Driving Licence is preferred but not essential

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health social and education services with over 35 years experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful positive and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice achieve their goals and change their lives. We are always looking for committed pro-active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing youve changed someones life and in return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Safeguarding

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment including but not exhaustive enhanced DBS and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre-application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details ()

Diversity

We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens youll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose helping people live independently healthier happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.

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