Role Description
Join Our Team as Interim Support Service Manager 
Location:Oxfordshire
Salary:Up to 46,000 per annum plus benefits 
Hours:37.5 Hours per week
Contract:Full-time, Interim 
Driving Requirement:A valid full UK manual driving license is essential.
Right to Work:Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer any skilled worker visas.
Essential Criteria
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate exposure to two of the following areas of expertise:
Autism and learning disabilities
Positive Behaviour Support
Mental Health
Acquired Brain InjuryYou will have a QCF in Health & Social Care Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent) and demonstrate reasonable knowledge of regulatory standards for supported/residential living.

About You
We are looking for an extraordinary Service Manager with a commitment to high quality support and focus on personalisation to join us as an Interim Support Service Manager for our Supported Living Home in Oxfordshire.
 
What will you be doing?
As an Interim Support Service Manager you'll be responsible for the provision of extraordinary and person-centred support that improves the quality of everyday life and the achievement of individual goals, however small or large, each and every day. You will be supporting in the management of over 1000 hours in various locations in Oxfordshire. Each home has a Senior and/or Deputy Manager to support with the management of the home.
As such you'll be a proven manager with an NVQ 5 in Care and Management or hold an equivalent qualification or have equivalent management experience and experience of working with people with autism and behaviour support needs.  You'll be passionate about providing quality care and personalised services with the ability to drive improvement within budgetary controls. An understanding and knowledge of the principles of positive behaviour support, autism, relevant legislation and CQC standards will be essential for this role. In addition, you'll possess a current driving licence with the ability to travel independently as required and be able to work flexibly to respond to the needs of the service and partake in on call to provide emergency support include evenings and weekends.  
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK. This year we are celebrating our 225th anniversary, having pioneered specialist support across multiple generations since 1799!
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, who may also have sight loss. Our support ranges from providing person-centred support across our many supported-living and residential care provisions. Furthermore, we provide specialist eye-care services to children and adults alike and assists people with a disability to find paid employment for the very first time. 
SeeAbility provides the resources and expertise that make this possible, we support people to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible.
Safer Recruitment
SeeAbility is committed to safe and fair recruitment practices, safeguarding and protecting those who we support. It is a condition of employment that perspective employees will be subject to the following:
A criminal background check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (where appropriate).
Documentary evidence to confirm your identity, current address, and the right to work in the UK.
Health Declaration to ensure that you are medically suitable for the role you have been offered. 
References will be obtained to ensure satisfactory evidence of conduct in current or previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to (a) health or social care, or (b) children or vulnerable adults. These checks will be carried out and completed prior offering a date to start employment at SeeAbility' s expense.
Diversity
We actively seek to attract and retain talent from diverse backgrounds, recognising that a wide range of perspectives strengthen our teams. In exceptional circumstances, the role is exempt from the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1) which provides for the application of a genuine occupational requirement.
SeeAbility encourages applications from individuals of all identities, including those from underrepresented groups and those with a disability. We believe a diverse workforce drives innovation, creativity, and success. Everyone's unique experiences and views are appreciated their opinion valued. We particularly welcome applications from those with a disability.

Our Benefits
SeeAbility Total Rewards Package 
           
Your development and appreciation 

Fully paid essential training inc. Care Certificate 

Funded professional qualifications -QCF levels 2-6 available (valued at £3,000+) 

Annual excellence awards 

Long service awards every 5 years and recognition 

Development Discussions: Opportunity to discuss your progress and your future 

Leadership development academy for the next steps in your career 
Your work-life balance 

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), increasing to 36 days with long service (1 extra day for each year of service) 

Life events: Time off when you need it most 

2 weeks Organisational Sick Pay after 6 months service, increasing to 12 weeks over your first 3 years 

Enhanced Family-Friendly Pay 

Paid Fertility Leave 

Carers Leave available 

Flexible Working: We are up for anything that works for your team and the wider organisation 
Your money goes further 

£500 monthly bonus scheme for two lucky colleagues 

Enhanced overtime rates for working bank holidays and weekends 

Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts 

Discounts and cashback at hundreds of shops, restaurants and activities 

Access to Tickets for Good 

Pay reviews and commitment to pay competitive rates 

Employer contributory pension scheme: Support and tools to help you make the right decisions about your future  

Refer a friend and receive £600 

Paid DBS and renewals 

Season ticket loans 
Your wellbeing counts 

Cycle to Work scheme 

Life assurance of 2x annual salary 

Free 24/7 employee assistance programme for advice and support 

Free eye test  

Discounted Gym Membership 

Dedicated in house Wellbeing Coach for your team