This is a Permanent Position The Chorley ABI Service will provide a bespoke adapted supported living services for a man with an Acquired Brain Injury. The service will offer an empowering model of support which will enable him to lead a fulfilling and valued life - being part of his family, participating in his local community, developing independent living skills and achieve his personal goals. We are recruiting a team who can provide support but also who may share his interests - like keeping fit, video games, listening to music, puzzles, bowling, cinema, football, snooker and socialising. We have developed the new and exciting role of Supported Living Manager to provide operational leadership of the service in an effective but sensitive way during its mobilisation and ongoing delivery. Due to the service development staff members recruited will initially be required to work dynamically between Chorley and an inpatient setting to ensure the smooth development of the service and excellent transitions. The service is anticipated to mobilise by September. To lead and manage staff so as to ensure that the highest levels of performance and standards of work are achieved CRITERIA Minimum 5 years supporting adults with support needs Minimum 2 years experience of supervising staff or managing services for people with learning disabilities and autism A relevant professional qualification (e.g., RNLD, DipSW, BASW, NVQIV) DUTIES To co-ordinate and deploy staff resources as efficiently and flexibly as possible in relation to the needs of the individual, activities and the requirements of the service. Organise and chair team meetings, ensuring a co-operative, cohesive team spirit and a culture of open and honest communication. To ensure that all staff receive personal support, supervision and appraisal. To take appropriate supportive and corrective action to ensure that performance difficulties are addressed effectively. To ensure that staff training and development needs are identified and met. To participate in the planning and delivery of staff training and development activities. To ensure all staff including yourself and other senior staff attend all training identified in a timely fashion. Training may include Breakaway and Physical Intervention which will be used as an absolute last resort. BENEFITS Free DBS check Birthday Bonus Probationary Bonus Competitive rates of pay. Free specialist training programmes. Care Certificate and Lever 2/3 Health & Social Care Diploma AGENCY Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age