Area Manager - Durham, United Kingdom - Potens_UK

Description

Job Description

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity here at Potens for an Area Manager to join our team

We are looking for an Area Manager to lead our team of Registered Managers across our North East and Yorkshire area. If you're extremely motivated with an enthusiasm to improve the lives of the people we support and employ, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking an inspirational and experienced Area Manager with a passion to provide leadership, innovation, robust governance, and most importantly high-quality care.

What we'll 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:

• £43,000 – £47,250 per annum plus generous car allowance & bonus.
• Here at Potens we value work life balance and offer flexible working hours to suit you and the needs of the business.
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• An extra day paid holiday for your Birthday.
• 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 NVQ in Health & Social Care).
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.
• Monthly recognition awards to celebrate colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as long service bonuses to recognise your commitment to us.

What you'll be doing:

• You will lead a group of Registered Managers to deliver outstanding services; bringing passion and enthusiasm to the people we support.
• As a leader you will create a 'can do' culture and be resolution focused to achieve the best outcomes possible for all.
• You will uphold and inspire the workforce using the principles central to Potens aims, values, wellbeing agenda and challenge charter.
• Direct line management of operational services (currently, CQC registered supported living services, supporting people with mental health needs, and learning disabilities).
• Service development in and around existing operational sites and assisting in regional project work.
• Quality assurance tasks in the associated area.
• Participation in national operational on call rota, with full SMT support.
• Management of large operating budgets and achieving challenging budgetary targets.
• Occasional national travel, frequent area travel

Who you are:

• Experienced social care manager, ideally with previous experience as a Registered Manager.
• Knowledge of domiciliary care and day service would also be advantageous.
• You will need to have the confidence and credibility to foster new links with external purchasers.
• You will have a respectful and collegiate attitude to working in partnership with our staff teams.
• You will have the commitment and caring personality to develop trusting relationships with the people we support and their families.
• You will work closely with the Regional Director but will be comfortable to work independently.
• Possess the creativity and motivation to grow services and strengthen our offer in the area.

Contact us today to learn more about this role.