Area Manager - Children and Adult Care Services
Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Area Operations Manager for Children and Adult Care Community Services and Children's Residential Services. This is to oversee management across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in managing care teams effectively.
As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all branches or Children's houses within your area meet performance targets, commissioning and maintain high standards of service, and operate efficiently. This role requires a strategic thinker who can adapt to changing circumstances and drive continuous improvement. We are looking for a consistent dependable individual, who can evidence past experiences guiding senior management.
Must have experience working with children community care services (no care home experience)
Responsibilities
Ensure & Lead continuous improvement for Children's and Adult services
Lead and manage the performance of multiple locations, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Foster a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, communication, and employee engagement.
Conduct regular site visits to evaluate operations, provide feedback, and support Registered managers in achieving their targets.
Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and industry standards.
Identify training needs and facilitate professional development opportunities for team members.
Experience & Qualifications
Proven experience in a management role within a Children's care or service-oriented environment is essential.
Minimum of SVQ4 and Leadership qualification or Batchelor's degree
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to analyse data and make informed decisions based on insights.
Experience in budget management and financial reporting is advantageous.
A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong organisational skills.
Flexibility to travel between locations as required.
If you are passionate about driving success through effective management practices and have the skills necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply for the position of Area Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Company pension
On-site parking
Education: Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience: Senior management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: £50,000.00 per year
- Department
- Area Management
- Role
- Area Manager
- Locations
- Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Fife
- Yearly salary
- £50,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
About LOVE@Care Ltd
We believe that services such as personal development, education, training, learning development and social care should be combined and should incorporate values such as love, compassion and kindness. This ethos and culture will help build resilience within our communities.