Job DescriptionArea Operations ManagerSalary: £52,000 plus £3k car allowanceLocation: Home based with regular travel within Essex and the surrounding areas.The ideal candidate will therefore be based in or around the Essex area.We have an exciting opportunity for an Area Operations Manager to be part of the leadership team within National Care Group, an award winning provider.National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of care and support services to vulnerable adults across the UK. Our mission is to enable the individuals we support to live full, rewarding and happy lives. Through planning focused on the individual, we help every person achieve their potential, develop new skills and live as independently as possible within their community. This role attracts a competitive salary up to £52,000 plus a 3k car allowanceNational Care Group fully appreciate the amazing and life changing work our colleagues do. That is why we offer: Competitive Salary of £52,000 per annum£3,000 car allowance.33 Days annual leave inclusive of bank / public holidays Life AssurancePrivate Medical Insurance Leadership development programs to support your career development Unlimited access to Professional Qualifications A range of different wellbeing support through our health and wellbeing platform Continuous staff reward schemes: Outstanding Achievement Award and NCG Annual Awards Wagestream - Realtime access to earned wages.Access to discount platformsMoney savings scheme Access to trained mental health first aidersAbout the role:As an Area Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Registered Managers across residential and supported living services, therefore we are looking for someone with proven operational management experience with the ability to coach and develop the colleague team. Along with ensuring person centred support is delivered for the individuals we support.You will work with the Regional Operations Director to ensure the financial and operational performance of your region. This includes responsibility for promoting the highest standards of care and support, ensuring that quality standards are maintained and accountability for both internal and external compliance adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements.The role is key in developing our services further and ensuring quality in every aspect for the individuals we support. This includes being responsible for building upon existing trusted relationships and developing new relationships with local commissioners and external agencies including CQC.You will have autonomy within your role and have a flexible approach to workload and work base to manage your own time including attendance at meetings, visibility in services and control administrative tasks. Who we are looking for:A motivated, enthusiastic and resilient Operations Manager with a proven track record of successful health and social care management.You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and competence of managing Supporting Living, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Complex Care services to adults.You must be able to evidence confidence and experience of strong leadership skills.You are a team player who can effectively collaborate with peers and other colleagues across the organisation to achieve the organisations vision and mission.You have a high level of commercial acumen and well-developed organisational skills to meet our high internal standards which are referenced against CQC regulations.Compliance with all legislative, company and regulatory standards is essential so you will have proven experience of working within Health and Social Care legislation and will have actively participated in CQC inspections.You are innovative, creative and adaptable in your approach.You are able to balance the needs of the people we support, colleagues and the business to reach decisions and beneficial outcomes to all.You will also require the following skills, qualifications and experience:NVQ Level 5 in Leadership in Health and Social Care or equivalentExperience of developing and managing budgets across a wide teamAccountability and proven experience of managing commercial, quality, and people KPIs across the regionEffective decision-making skillsAbility to effectively manage and develop a team to achieve positive outcomesProven experience in developing services within the health and social care sectorAbility to problem solve, implement and manage strategies through to completionHighly analyticalExcellent IT skillsFull understanding of CQC requirements and legislationDriver’s licence Unlocking the potential of the people we support through person centred care...Everything we do is focused on the individuals we support so that they have every opportunity to maximise their potential.National Care Group are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
