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Care Services Coordinator – Buckinghamshire

MidCo Care is looking to recruit a highly-skilled Services Manager  with a proven track record of managing Supported Living services and Community Services. The ideal candidate will have a strong management background and will take the lead responsibility in overseeing the setup of new services located in Buckinghmashire. You will be responsible for the growth and development of the services in the area.

The Ideal candidate will have experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities and or Mental Health in supported living services and as well as the community. They will need to have experience of working in Buckinghamshire with Buckinghamshire Council, CCG, and the MDTs in Buckinghamshire.

We are offering:

• A Competitive Salary.
• Performance Bonus
• A great stream of referrals from the Local Authority to support business needs.
• Company laptop and mobile phone accessible on commencement.
• Full training in company software systems.

Your role will include:

• To ensure that the service meets and surpasses CQC standards and the LA contract specification.
• To plan and progress the strategic priorities of the Company within the area.
• Responsible for the promotion of Service User’s safety and well-being at all times & a commitment to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults & children in line with Company & Local Authority policies and procedures.
• Budgetary responsibility for the area.
• To recruit and ensure staffing levels support both cost-effective delivery of services and growth, within budgetary constraints.
• Ensure the provision of care and the allocation of support workers meets the needs of the service users.
• To ensure company policies and procedures are followed and oversee smart administration of all Right to Work, enhanced DBS employment checks, and all regulatory compliance requirements.
• Implement controls to manage risks identified in the company risk register and identify, own and manage area-level risks.
• Prepare and deliver detailed reports on the business for senior management and the directors.
• Ensure all training is monitored, recorded and staff receives mandatory Induction Training, annual updates, and personal development support as appropriate.
• Manage and supervise staff performance plans, including formal annual staff appraisals, regular supervisory meetings, and spot checks.
• Actively participate in on-call responsibilities as and when if required.
• Convene and chair monthly staff meetings.
• Liaise with Service Users (and as necessary with their family and other care professionals etc) to ensure their ongoing care needs are being properly met.
• Ensure the Company’s quality assurance procedures are adhered to and maintained.

Entry Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience as a Senior Care worker , with a proven track record of leading care teams and overseeing the running of the supported living service
• Completed or working towards an NVQ/ QCF Level 5 qualification in Leadership in Adult Social Care.
• Strong computer literacy.
• Preferable knowledge of People Planner and Care Planner.
• Lives in or around Buckinghamshire