Job Description
We are looking for an Inspirational Leader for our new, vibrant supported living service in Feltham, London. We have close community connections to local football clubs, social clubs, GPs, neighbours and families. We support people to live in and be a part of their community, supporting happy and positive lives. This is a new service that opened in May 2022 supporting 11 individuals to transition into, what will be for some, their first home. We now need a new leader to continue the great work of our support teams so that we carry on putting smiles on people's faces.
Leading a new team in providing excellent, person centred support to people with a learning disability or autism living in their own homes, enabling them to lead their lives in ways that make sense to them.
We are looking for a Locality Manager to work on site in the Feltham area in a newly built service, with access to a large office and staff kitchen area. The role is flexible around the lives of the people and yourself.
You will join the team with support from a registered manager who will support you in your new role, working as a team to support each other in achieving excellence across the registered services.
We know that this is a demanding and challenging role with no day the same, which is part of what makes it so interesting and for people with the right skills, experience and ability it is a brilliant way to make people's lives better in lots of different ways.
A team of managers across the London area supports our leaders because we know how demanding the role can be, we structure it to make it work properly, with a network of support and structures to enable you to do your job.
As one of the largest support providers in the UK to people with a learning disability or autism, Dimensions have extensive experience and expertise in a range of areas, including specialists in regulatory requirements, quality and compliance, positive behaviour support, forensic support, person centred planning, health and medicines, performance coaching, mentoring, HR, health and safety, learning and development and finances.
Our nationally recognised award winning development programmes and sponsorships, provide learning and development opportunities across the organisation. So if you are looking for career development, look no further as our current managing director started as a relief support worker at the beginning of her career!
All of these opportunities and resources are available to support you in carrying out your role, in addition to the 40+ other operational leadership teams that work across the wider region, who are there to support you to make people's lives better. Whatever the challenge, we are a team and there is always someone to support you.
Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2022.
If you are a social care manager who is committed to having a positive impact on the lives of the people we support, and you can demonstrate a commitment to our values we would love to hear from you.
In addition, you will need:
Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations
Experience of managing a team, setting objectives and ensuring goals are met
Experience in delivering outcomes in line with care and support contracts
Experience in supporting people with a learning disability and autism
Completed, or be willing to undertake, relevant Management Development training/professional qualifications.
Further details on the Person Specification for this role can be found in the attached document
Your rewards
In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer ongoing development opportunities and the strongest possible prospects, plus a range of great benefits including:
Up to 35 days' annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)
Staff discount shopping scheme ';Rewarding Dimensions'
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension scheme
Long Service Awards
Qualification scheme
Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'
Discounted health and dental cover
Life Assurance
Bike to Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
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If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please call Emily Dale on
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce
As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
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