Job Details

Job introduction

Wayfield Avenue Resource Centre provides short-term care & accommodation for people who have a mental health need.

We are looking to appoint a Service Support Manager  to work within the residential unit to lead and manage a team of staff providing a range of services to meet the needs of people using our service.

This role is available as a secondment to internal applicants in line with our secondment policy.

Interview date: TBA

For an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Lines Operations Manager or Claire Thaxter Assistant Operations Manager on 01273 295880

About the role

This is a real chance to make a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable people in these very challenging times. The team at Wayfield Avenue have a passion for supporting adults aged over 40 with severe and enduring mental health needs and believe the service is unique within the city. We are currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.  

The successful applicant will need to have experience in working within different care settings and be ready to further their career by joining the management team that is responsible for leading and supporting front-line staff .

You will have a key role in contributing towards the running of the service ensuring the efficient  use of resources that provides a high quality safe service to those in need. 

You will be responsible for managing the performance of staff through effective leadership, supervision and development. 

You will receive support and supervision as part of your work and be provided with training both on-line and on the job and can be supported to achieve a Level 5 Health & Social Care Qualification. 

As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and upload a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (Supporting statement guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

Work Permits: We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Please see Gov.uk for more information on the Skilled Worker Visa.

*For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us (brighton-hove.gov.uk)

Company information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Encouraging a diverse workforce

Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.

Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and the work we are doing to encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).

 

Files

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Cover Letter
• Our Values and Behaviours