Registered Manager – Kent PBS
Location: East Kent, Birchington CT7 and Folkestone CT20
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week plus on call.
Employment type: Full-time, Permanent.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic PBS Registered Manager to join our team in Kent.
As a PBS Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and running efficient supported living services in Kent, helping people to achieve an aspiring life. You will be ensuring that the services meets the values of the organisation, and these are at the heart of everything we do. You will need to demonstrate leadership values such as resilience, impact, authentic, communication skills, driving to outstanding and to promote independence by learning new skills.
You will be working closely with the Head of Business Development to develop new supported living services in Kent for people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism who may be living in secure settings or residential schools/colleges.
You will manage those homes and ensure that they are creative and find bold ways to achieve social inclusion and involvement for the people we support.
- You will be passionate about unlocking untapped potential in both your team and the people we support
- You will do whatever is required to help and encourage the people you support to take control of their own lives
- You will support others to be brave and unlock their own talents and that of others, creating a truly person-centred culture.
- You will do what is right to deliver a safe, compliant service that fully engages and trains employees who want to push the boundaries to achieve extraordinary outcomes
- Knowledgeable of National policy and best practice for services supporting people with learning disabilities and autism
- Lead on the recruitment of support teams
- A deep understanding of regulatory standards for supported living
- Up to date knowledge of Health and safety legislation
- PBS background and experience is desirable
- You will have amazing communication skills that inspire and motivates those around you
- Support to develop new single person services as part of an MDT approach on the PBS framework
- Ensure that transition plans are in place
- You will work closely with the PBS consultant to ensure that all support is tailored to the individual and that support staff are appropriately trained, supported and coached
To be considered for the role of the PBS Registered Manager, we are looking for an experienced individual within a managerial role. You will need to have an NVQ Level 5 Health and Social Care or equivalent or be willing to work towards and have a background and/or qualification in PBS or a willingness to learn and a full UK driving license.
About us
Registered as The Royal School for the Blind, SeeAbility is one of the oldest disability charities in the UK and has pioneered specialist support for over 220 years.
We specialise in supporting people who have learning disabilities or autism, who may also have sight loss, to live ambitious lives and achieve things they never thought possible. Whether that is forming more friendships and relationships, enjoying new experiences and activities or finding employment.
Training and Development
At SeeAbility, we fully support your training and development. You will start with an extensive Induction programme and throughout your probationary period you will be equipped with face-to-face training, e-learning and guidance to support you whilst in your new role.
Your continued development is important to us, therefore, SeeAbility offer the means to progress your career, your way! You will learn and be supported in your role, and have the opportunity achieve professional qualifications.
Safer Recruitment and Diversity
SeeAbility safeguards and promotes the welfare of the young people and adults we support. Therefore, we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate vetting checks prior to joining.
SeeAbility is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support.