Service Manager - Day Clubs Lancaster

Location:                   Day Clubs at United Reformed Church, Garstang and Rainbow Centre, Morecambe. The position will based at our Lancaster Office 

Job Reference:         SM001

Salary:                       £30,900 FTE

Hours:                        21 hours per week

Age UK Lancashire’s Day Clubs provide an invaluable, fun, engaging and safe environment for  adults over the age of 50 where they can connect, engage in enriching activities, and foster their independence and wellbeing. 

Age UK Lancashire is looking for an experienced individual to join us as Service Manager for our Day Clubs for older adults in North Lancashire.  

• Do you have previous management or supervisory experience within a domiciliary, day care or CQC registered setting?
• Are you self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude?
• Are you caring, understanding and able to empathise with service users and their families and carers? 

If so, this role could be for you.

You will oversee and develop our Day Club in Garstang and Morecambe which provides community-based support for older adults and carers.

Working with a small team of Support Workers and volunteers, you will lead by example whilst delivering a safe and effective service. You will be a strong leader, championing our goal of helping older people live as independently as possible in their local community.

Experience running a high-quality service in line with budgets and delivering excellent results, alongside an aptitude for networking with internal and external stakeholders will equip you for supporting the innovation and growth of our service.

This role is best suited to an enthusiastic manager with excellent communication skills who enjoys working in a values-based organisation to improve the lives and make a difference to older people in Lancashire.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Positive, solution focussed and ‘can do’ attitude
• Experience of delivering services to older adults in health or community-based settings.
• A track record of establishing effective referral pathways
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Experience of working to and meeting targets
• Determination to achieve high standards of customer care
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility and able to manage conflicting priorities
• Health & Social Care Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience)

For an informal chat about the role please contact Diane Armstrong, Head of Service on 07775 683048

Benefits include:

• Full training and comprehensive induction to ensure you have the support you need to succeed and thrive in your new role
• A friendly and inclusive culture
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing to 30 with length of service
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discount card for hundreds of High Street shops and online services.
• Blue Light card eligibility
• Travel expenses will be paid for all journeys required for work, excluding travel from home to base.

The full job pack can be downloaded below:

If you have questions about the role please either email  recruitment@ageuklancs.org.uk or call Diane Armstrong, Head of Service on 07775 683 048

Closing date:  Friday 20^th June

Interviews:      To be confirmed

To Apply:

Please complete the online application form below, please refer to the job description when completing your application, demonstrating your skills, experience and suitability for the role.

Working at Age UK Lancashire

As a charity we pride ourselves on supporting local older people in Lancashire to live their best later lives and ensure that every penny spent contributes toward our Vision, Mission and Aims.

Age UK Lancashire have a vision where those in later life can make positive contributions to the communities they live in, make informed choices, and retain their independence and wellbeing.

• The nature of this post may require travel across the area. A Full Driving Licence, appropriate Insurance cover and use of a suitable car are essential. Travel expenses will be paid for all work-related journeys. 
• DBS: This post is eligible for an enhanced DBS check with access to adult barred lists at time of appointment, all the associated costs will be met by the employee. 
• This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

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