Operations Manager

**Location**: Essex and Suffolk (Home-Based with regular travel across Essex and Suffolk)

**Contract**: Permanent

**Hours**: Full Time Only

**Salary**: £46,152.94

**Information**: Driver, full UK driving licence is essential.

**Reference**: 055211

**Are you passionate about supporting people with a learning disability to be empowered and in control of their own lives?**

Thera East are recruiting an Operations Manager. This is rare and exciting opportunity to join an outstanding company and senior management team.

**Who are Thera Group?**

Thera Group are a charity that support people with a learning disability. We want to demonstrate that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society, but we can¿t do this without you
- **Thera is unique** we are led by people with a learning disability.
- **Our vision** is to promote that people with a learning disability can be leaders in society.
- **Using a person-centred approach**, you will empower people with a learning disability to live the lives they choose.

**Experience and Personal Qualities required to become an Operations Manager with Thera East ?**

To be an Operational Manager you will need to have previous experience in providing supported living and community support for people with a Learning Disability and complex needs in a management role as well as knowledge of CQC regulatory framework. Ensuring self and the team complies with the relevant Care Quality Commission Essential Standards.

You will need great communication skills and be adaptable to manage diverse teams leading by example. Adapting personal style to suit the situation and needs of others, uses emotional intelligence to appreciate team dynamics and to harmonise and synergise the energies of the team.

Build positive and reciprocal relationships that benefit Thera, particularly with other support services and within virtual networks.

You¿ll need to be computer literate and competent in use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Be able to record and report on data keeping accurate and up to date records

Must be passionate about ensuring people with learning disabilities are at the forefront of designing their own support able to translate our vision and values, and role model these on a day-to-day basis

Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, manages time, prioritises work effectively, and remains focused when faced with competing demands, have a Flexible approach to working hour

Able to evaluate and manage the compliance of quality assurance systems including audits and reviews whilst taking pride in delivering high-quality customer service.

**What are the Benefits?**
- Annualised Hours, guaranteed monthly salary for full and part-time roles regardless of shift patterns, plus overtime opportunities
- Flexible working hours for work life balance
- 33 days Annual Leave including bank Holidays (pro Rata)
- Employee support line to support you and your family
- Free nationally accredited training, and the opportunity to earn a qualification and progress your career
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Free DBS check
- Refer a friend and earn up to £300
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Well-being initiatives
- Access to Thousands of Retail Discounts including discounted Health Cash Plan
- An Employee Council that represents the views of staff about matters relating to work

**If you have a passion for making a difference to peoples lives, consider a career with**
**_Thera Group_**

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