Service Manager
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  • England,London,Greater London,Sutton
  • full-time
  • £34,627.98 per annum
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Service Manager to join a fantastic charity, who provide hope and a sense of purpose, through the provision of Carers, Advocacy, Wellbeing, Counselling and Volunteering Services.
Salary:  £34627.98
Location: Staffordshire County
As Service Manager you will manage and lead the operations of Staffordshire Together for Carers - All Age Carers Service. The post holder will undertake distinct project management duties such as staff management, monitoring performance/quality, reporting, implementing policy/process and stakeholder management.
Key responsibilities include:
*Being responsible for overall performance of contracts, quality delivery and achievement of outcomes
*Jointly with the Community Development & Partnership Officer, develop and maintain relationships/referral pathways with key stakeholders with the express aim of raising awareness of caring and identifying hidden Carers within a whole system approach
*To act as the local point of contact with commissioners, developing and maintaining relationships and preparing for and delivering performance reports/updates at contract review meetings
*Responsible for managing the relationship with and performance of subcontracted/funded partners including holding contract review meetings and addressing any issues and or development needs, ensuring any arrangement continues to meet the needs of Carers
*Responsible for managing expenditure against annual operational budgets
*Provide team meeting facilitation, line management, supervision and support to direct reports
 The successful candidate will have a minimum two years’ experience of managing a service, including staff management, supervision and support and being responsible for and working in partnership to meet contractual obligations. Experience of evaluating delivery,
monitoring/ analysing performance, creating reports and managing relationships with commissioners and managing budgets is key. A good working knowledge of social care and health, particularly as it relates to working with Carers and adults is crucial, as is knowledge of legislation relevant to Carers.
 If you’re looking to join a well-established and impactful charity who provide a range of services that support vulnerable adults and young people, then please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.    
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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