Services Manager (Dementia Charity) 

Our people make us. Join the UK’s leading dementia charity. 

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. 

Position: Services Manager 
Location: Home Worker - Flexible across North Somerset 
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent 
Hours: 35 per week 
Salary: £28,283 per annum 

Closing date: 5pm on Monday 1st October. 
Interview date: Thursday 25 October 

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. 

In North Somerset, we support people affected by dementia and those that care for them by providing a number of different support services. These include a one to one Dementia Support Service including Dementia Adviser triage, a Befriending Service, Activity Groups, Memory Cafes and Singing for the Brain groups across the North Somerset council area. 

Working closely with the Operations 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 those 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 contribute to grant applications, tender submissions and the planning for new services. 

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. 

About you: 

Educated to QCF/NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a relevant subject, you will need experience of managing services in a 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 and organisations. 

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 and people who support them, we can promise you excellent career development, a highly supportive environment and the opportunity to put your personal and professional stamp on our vital support services. 

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. 

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities. 

You may have experience of the following: Services Manager, Service Manager, Service Coordinator, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Volunteer Management, Care Manager, Care Coordinator, Community Development, Social Care, Dementia, Healthcare, Voluntary Sector, Team Leader, Supervisor, Project Manager, etc.