Permanent Jobs in Banbury, south east, uk

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a Service Manager to join our team. You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a salary of £12.52 per hour (£22,861 FTE) About the Service Manager role : This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team providing Dementia Support Service within Oxfordshire.The Service Manager has the responsibility for the coordination of organising and facilitating the successful and safe provision of 3 weekly activity groups for people living with dementia and / or their carers, sourcing, arranging and delivering activities and refreshments. Two groups are currently based at the Cornhill Centre, Banbury with a 3rd new venue to be sourced and set up in North Oxfordshire.The role includes staff management, recruitment, training and support of volunteers, networking with key stakeholders, processing referrals, ensuring the service is delivered in line with funding agreements, and developing the service further with Royal Voluntary Service Vision and Core Values in order to achieve key performance targets.Hours :  Working 20 hours a week across 3 days, including Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Benefits26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probationA great pension scheme2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualificationEnhanced Family Leave schemesAn employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback onlineA 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental / optical and other therapiesA free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling includedExtensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your roleOpportunities to discuss flexible workingOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and societyWhat you'll bring as our Service Manager : KnowledgeGCSE Maths and English grade A-C or Scottish Higher qualification in English.A knowledge and / or experience of dementiaAn understanding of the value of group activities for people living with dementiaKnowledge of relevant legislation including Safeguarding / Adult and Child Support and Protection, Health & Safety and the Mental Capacity ActAn understanding of the need for client confidentialityAn understanding of collaborative workingSkillsGood organisation and facilitation skillsGood communication and listening skillsAbility to proficiently use standard IT systemsA full, valid driving licence and access to your own vehicleExperienceExperience of networking with key stakeholdersExperience of delivering activities within a group settingExperience of managing a budget and allocating resources effectivelyExperience of producing written reports in a timely manner for managers and or commissionersExperience of managing and coordinating staff and volunteersPlease refer to the role profile available to view on this vacancy for full details of this opportunity.If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Service Manager please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!If you are successful with your application the role will be subject to satisfactory DBS check.The closing date for this role is 30 April 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work