Want to build something, not just manage it? We’re expanding our Supported Living services into the North West and need an ambitious leader to make it happen. You’ll spot opportunities, build relationships with commissioners, win new business and then lead the services you help create. If you know the North West care market, have the right connections and fancy putting your stamp on a growing region, we want to hear from you.
The Role:
The initial focus of this role will be business development - identifying, developing and mobilising new supported living opportunities across the North West. The longer-term goal is for you to take operational leadership of the services you have helped build and develop.
Job Requirements:
· Identify and develop new supported living opportunities across the North West.
· Build relationships with commissioners, local authorities, NHS services and other stakeholders.
· Lead service mobilisation and ensure new services are established effectively.
· Progress into operational leadership of services developed, including supporting and managing Registered Managers.
· Oversee service performance, quality, compliance and financial performance.
· Drive continuous improvement, strong governance and positive outcomes for people supported.
· Lead, coach and develop management teams, promoting accountability and high standards.
· Support business planning, tenders, occupancy and sustainable service growth.
· Ensure services operate in line with CQC requirements, legislation and organisational policies.
Essential Requirements
· Significant management experience within supported living, social care, residential care or another regulated environment.
· Proven experience of business development, service growth or developing new care opportunities.
· Strong understanding of CQC requirements, safeguarding and adult social care legislation.
· Experience of leading, coaching or developing managers.
· Strong operational, financial and performance management skills.
· Excellent communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
· Ability to analyse performance and deliver improvement.
· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
· Willingness to undertake regular regional travel.
Desirable Skills
· Level 5 Leadership and Management for Adult Care or equivalent qualification.
· Experience across multiple supported living services.
· Experience working with local authorities, NHS services and commissioners.
· Experience of CQC inspections, improvement plans and quality assurance.
· Experience of tendering, commissioning or securing new services.
· Experience of opening, mobilising or developing new supported living services.
· Strong commercial awareness and understanding of sustainable service growth.
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- How many years business development experience do you have?
- How many years supported living experience do you have?
- Do you have a level 5 in leadership and management or relevant subject?
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK driving license (required)
Work Location: In person
