Area Manager

We are pleased to announce that due to our continuing growth in Wales, there is a need for an Area Manager to support the regional director (Wales)

We are seeking an inspirational and experienced leader with a passion to provide high quality care, compliance, and governance.

If you’re extremely motivated with an enthusiasm to improve the lives of the people we support and employ, we want to hear from you.

What we’ll give you:

We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• £47,250
• 40 hrs contract available.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications.
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.

What you’ll be doing:

• As the Area Manager you will provide effective and inspiring leadership of Wales and be accountable for the operational performance, management, delivery and development of Potens activities. 
• The role involves a high level of planning, influencing and delegation to ensure decisions made are aligned to Potens’ strategy and have a positive impact on Company performance. 
• You will understand and uphold the principles of Potens Aims, Values and Challenge Charter.
• To use the charter as a force for good, inspiring colleagues and the wider company to achieve our collective best.
• You will be working with Service Managers to achieve Regulatory compliance as a minimum, implementing a ‘eyes wide open’ culture of continuous quality improvement and with support achieve budgetary compliance.

Who you are:

• An inspirational, outcome driven and committed professional - you will be able to demonstrate continuous improvement in delivering support services.
• Expertise with RISCA and other relevant external review bodies is essential.
• Extensive background and experience of working successfully within Regulated environments.
• An ability to demonstrate evidence of experience in change management across a range of care provisions.
• Ability to motivate and develop colleagues, sometimes remotely, to ensure you create stable and supported teams where operational members feel engaged and confident in their roles.
• Able to demonstrate strong performance management capabilities. 

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 30 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, pro-active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life and, in return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

Safeguarding

Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment; including but not exhaustive; enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com)

Diversity

We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.

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