Job Introduction Location: Oxfordshire Annual Salary: £47,710.05 Hours per week: Full time (37.5 hours) Required: Full UK driving licence and access to a car/vehicle. Sponsorship is not available for this position Help lead the kind of support that helps people live life their way. At Affinity Trust, we support people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and related support needs to live the kind of lives most of us take for granted - ordinary, full, and led by choice. As an Operations Manager, you will be leading a team that is all about making that happen. How will I be effective? You will show others what good support looks like, helping managers and teams grow their confidence and skills to do their best. You will build relationships with families and stakeholders so that the people we support can achieve great outcomes in life. You will encourage teams to be creative, courageous, and practical in helping people live life their way. What will I do as an Operations Manager? You will ensure people are in receipt of amazing, safe, and consistent support which is always shaped around them. You will lead with heart, setting a clear example and creating a place where everyone feels respected and valued. You will bring people together to work in the same direction, making sure the people we support are truly at the centre of everything. You will help people have real choice and say in their lives. You will maintain and manage an effective budget. You will be responsible for enhancing and maintaining quality and compliance across all the locations under your management. You will be the Registered Manager for your locations and be part of the on-call rota This post reports into the Divisional Director. What do I need? You will have previous experience managing teams (managers) in supported living, ideally supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism. You will have a clear understanding of the expectations set by our regulators, the CQC. You will need previous experience in managing and maintaining a budget. A proven history in driving and maintaining KPIs, compliance, and quality. A confident use of tools like Word, Excel, and other everyday IT systems. You will need to work flexibly, as required and be prepared to frequently travel across the area What do I get in return? We have a range of benefits that you can mix and match to suit you, such as: Buy and sell annual leave – transfer windows open twice a year. Wagestream – an app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it, access to coaching, vouchers, discounts, cashback and more. Vivup – spread the cost of home and electronics items, or a bike to cycle to work through fixed salary reductions throughout the year. Simply Health - Fully funded health cash plans giving you access to a 24-hour GP, money back on prescriptions, dental treatment, opticians, and access to many more health benefits. Blue light card – we will reimburse your Blue Light Card membership which provides discounts in your favourite shops and restaurants Care Friends - our employee referral and reward app. You’ll receive points which can be exchanged for extra money. Pension and Life Assurance - you’ll be enrolled into our Scottish Widows pension scheme and Life Assurance scheme. If you want to lead a team that helps people live life the way they choose, with purpose and pride, apply today. If you are offered a role with us, you will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. We will submit your application and pay for your check. We’re committed to being Disability Confident and we guarantee to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.