Locality Manager

Locality Manager – London, Oxford and Hertfordshire

Location: Remote with regular travel

Salary: £65,000 per Annum

Make a difference, Lead with Purpose.

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for empowering teams and improving lives? Join us as a Locality Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our supported living services.

What You’ll Do:

• Inspire and Empower: Lead a team of service managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Drive Quality: Monitor and enhance the delivery of safe, high-quality services.
• Manage Budgets: Oversee financial performance while ensuring top-notch care.
• Engage Stakeholders: Build strong relationships with individuals we support, families, and partners.
• Champion Co-Production: Involve individuals in decision-making to ensure services meet their needs.
• Ensure Compliance: Navigate regulatory landscapes to maintain model standards.
• Promote Innovation: Embrace continuous improvement to deliver cutting-edge care solutions.

What You Bring:

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to inspire teams.
• In-depth knowledge of social care regulations and standards.
• Experience managing multi-site operations in the social care sector.
• Financial acumen and ability to meet budgetary targets.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Qualifications such as NVQ Level 4/5/7 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.

What Sets You Apart:

• Expertise in developing services from scratch.
• A background in regional management or commissioning in adult specialist care.
• A degree or MBA in Health and Social Care, Social Work, or a related field.

Benefits

At United Response, we recognise and reward your contribution with:

• Annual Leave: 25 days of paid leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles).
• Career Development: Fully funded training and recognised qualifications.
• Financial Security: Pension and life assurance benefits, alongside enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Wellbeing Support: Free access to occupational health, physiotherapy, and counselling services.
• Recognition Programs: Celebrate achievements through our UR Stars Recognition Scheme.
• Discounts: Savings at over 3,500 retailers via our online shopping platform.
• Travel Support: Season ticket loans for commuting.
• Referral Incentives: Rewards for introducing friends to our team.

Perks:

• Flexible home-based working with travel.
• Opportunity to make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
• A supportive and values-driven organisation.

About Us

United Response is a leading national charity, passionate about empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives. We are committed to promoting independence, inclusivity, and equality for all, breaking barriers to ensure everyone can live, work, and socialise in their communities.Our core values—Creativity, Strength, Honesty, Responsiveness, and Unity—drive everything we do.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a Disability Confident Leader, United Response is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. If you require assistance with your application, please contactgill.fay@unitedresponse.org.uk.

Important Information

This role is subject to a DBS check, with costs covered by United Response. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Ready to lead with impact? Apply today and help us transform lives, one step at a time!

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