Services Manager

Reference number: VAC16185

Office Location:        Location can be flexible but the service area covers the South Eastern Trust area of Northern Ireland. The post holder may also be expected to travel and carry management responsibility for services located in other parts of Northern Ireland.  

Contract type:           Fixed Term to cover maternity leave

Dementia devastates lives. By 2021, 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won't win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer's Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia - wherever they are, whatever they're going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.

We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.

About the role

At Alzheimer’s Society we are continuously developing the range and quality of our services – and that calls for professionals, like you, who can lead our teams and help us achieve the very highest standards of efficiency, innovation and service delivery. Working closely with the NI Area Manager, you will be responsible for recruiting, developing and supporting employees and volunteers within your service area. This will include promoting a culture of individual responsibility, effective teamwork, integrity and inclusion. You will manage budgets for all the services in your area, making sure that contractual agreements are adhered to, and that every service complies with the required legislative, quality and financial standards. We will also rely on you to support your fellow Services Managers in the other Health and Social Care Trust areas of NI to ensure consistency of practice and collaborative working throughout NI..

About you

This role has an ambassadorial dimension. You will help raise awareness of dementia and our work by participating in media and campaigning activities at local level – and build strong relationships with local commissioners and other relevant organisations. Educated to QCF/NVQ Level 4 or equivalent you will need experience of managing services in health or social care setting – and delivering them within a quality assurance framework. A strong track record of leading, motivating and developing a team is essential, and you will be comfortable working collaboratively across departments. 

The ability to manage budgets and control expenditure is also important, and you are likely to have some experience of raising the public profile of an organisation or group of people. Add to that a good understanding of dementia and an appreciation of the value of volunteers, and you will be perfectly placed to make your mark as part of our forward-thinking team. If you have the qualities we’re looking for, and are passionate about improving the quality of services and improving the quality of life for people with dementia we can promise you a highly supportive environment and the opportunity to put your personal and professional stamp on our vital support services. This post may be subject to a satisfactory criminal records disclosure from Access NI. Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely. All contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. 

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