Operations Manager – Adult Care Homes
• £32,280 - £33,909 dependant on experience
• 40 hours a week worked flexibly
• Full year with 33 days paid holiday including bank holidays

This role is required to support the Head of Adult Care Services / Responsible Individual to ensure that standards are met and regulations complied with across the Trust’s Adult Services. The successful post holder will assist with the provision of day to day operational management and will be expected to undertake monitoring and compliance visits, provide coaching and advice to staff and managers, assist with safeguarding matters and conduct comprehensive investigations. They will deputise for the Head of Adult Care Services in their absence.

We are looking for an effective people manager with at least 2 year’s operational management experience and experience of quality assurance, compliance visits, and monthly Regulation 10 visits. Thorough monitoring, auditing and investigation skills are essential along with a proven track record of success against key performance targets.

The successful candidate will have a minimum NVQ Level 4 or equivalent or Registered Managers Award and a sound working knowledge of legislative and statutory requirements in relation to Health & Social Care and compliance against the Fundamental Standards.

Full details of the requirements are outlined within the job specification.

The Trust is pleased to have been re-accredited as an Investor in People (IIP) organisation again this year. In addition to a competitive salary dependent upon experience, we offer continuous training and development opportunities and benefits including 33 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), staff discounts at our Farm Shop and Charity Shops, reduced costs for staff membership at our gym and hydropool in Margate, childcare vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, and a contributory pension.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all groups and communities. We expect all staff to be committed to our Safeguarding policies and procedures. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, evidence of qualifications and a work history which can be fully checked.

For an application pack, job description and full person spec please contact the Human Resources Department on 01843 222429 / 222484 or hr@johntownsendtrust.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of completed applications 31.7.15

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