Job Description

INTERIM SERVICE MANAGER VACANCY FOR WALLINGFORD, OXFORDSHIRE

LOCATION : WALLINGFORD, OXFORDSHIRE

BASIC

FULL-TIME SALARY 30,000 FTE

Interim 4 to 6 months position

40 hours per week

'We recruit for potential not for perfection'

Kingwood has an excellent reputation as a specialist support provider of services for people with Autism and learning disabilities.

We really care about our staff as much as we care about the people we support.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a committed individual who is looking to progress their career and take on a new challenge.

You will be responsible for the smooth running of our services. Your duties will include managing a staff team to include a range administrative tasks.

You will need to have management experience and also have worked with autistic adults with both learning disabilities and mental health.

NVQ level 4 is desirable but not essential as long as you have a willingness to undertake relevant training.

Benefits of working for Autism at Kingwood include

Employee Assistance Programme

Fully funded opportunity to further develop your career in Health & Social Care and receive an approved qualification.

Kingwood funded DBS check

Generous benefits including holiday, sick pay

Competitive pension scheme

Excellent career development opportunities

Full in house training programme

Travel time and mileage paid where applicable*

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card

FULL DRIVING LICENCE AND USE OF A CAR ESSENTIAL

Some of our roles require drivers and male or female employees only, where this is indicated this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Closing Date: 12th May 2025, 9 am

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

If this job sounds like the right fit for you, you can apply on the Autism at Kingwood website

to complete our straightforward application form.

For more information or to apply online visit our website.

www.kingwood.org.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wallingford OX10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

When would you be available to start, should you be successful in securing the role?
Experience:

managing rotas: 1 year (required) Managing staff team: 2 years (required) working with people with Autism and learning disabilities: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ/QCF level 3 or 4 in Health and Social Care (required) British Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/05/2025
Reference ID: DT