Operations Director
- Employer
- Discovery UK
- Location
- Somerset
- Salary
- £50,000
- Closing date
- 29 Nov 2018
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- Function
- Senior Management, Management, Operations & Service Delivery, Business Development & Commercial
- Sector
- Community, Disability, Health & Medical, Social Care & Welfare
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
We are really pleased that you’re considering this opportunity to join Discovery – a leading not-for-profit provider in Somerset.
Discovery is a brand new organisation established in Somerset for the people of Somerset. Our motivation is to ensure that people with learning disabilities get more from life. We use our experience, connections and provide best practices to deliver our ambitions.
We have recently restructured our operational management structure and are looking for two Operations Directors to join our teams.
About Discovery
Our values of Ambition, Integrity, Courage, Partnership and Respect guide us in everything we do.
Discovery is the largest provider of learning disability and autism support in Somerset. We were commissioned by Somerset County Council in 2017 to deliver high-quality support. This includes supported living, registered care, outreach, respite, crisis support, day support and supported employment. We support people with learning disabilities and autism to have a louder voice, greater choice and control in their lives. Our colleagues deliver ambitious, effective and personalised support for those with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, autism or complex needs in Somerset.
About the role
The Operations Director is a key leader in the senior operational management. The post holder is accountable for a designated geographical area delivering a portfolio of care and support services.
The Operations Director manages a large resource which needs to be well-led and managed to maximise full potential. The post holder may be the manager registered with CQC for some services.
About you
You will inspire colleagues to bring to life our mission to provide the very best personalised support for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. You will possess strong leadership skills and a drive and determination to ensure the delivery of support puts the people we support at the centre.
You will be an effective communicator and someone who can build successful relationships with colleagues both inside and outside of Discovery.
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)
• Access to discounts on high street shopping, cinema tickets and meals out
• Childcare Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Life Assurance
For more information visit www.discovery--uk.org/careers
Discovery are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support.
Please note:
• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Discovery
Discovery are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support.
Please note:•
• Candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity and eligibility to work in the UK
• As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Discovery has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic backgrounds
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