Assistant Service Manager

Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative; Llangefni; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading co-operative as an Assistant Service Manager in Llangefni, supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Play a crucial role in delivering quality care while enhancing the lives of those in your community. Looking for a compassionate individual with relevant experience and qualifications to help provide outstanding support and promote an enriched life.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Shopping discounts

Long-term service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in social care for individuals with learning difficulties.
• Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards it).
• Flexibility to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and caring service for supported individuals.
• Support daily operations and manage service in absence of Service Manager.
• Conduct one-to-ones and performance appraisals.

Skills

Caring Nature

Knowledge of Care Council for Wales Code of Practice

Flexibility

Driving License

Education

Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Here at Cartrefi Cymru, we’re a Cooperative, which means putting people at the heart of our decision making and support. Our colleagues, the people we support, and members of our community contribute to how we build community as one of Wales largest support providers.

With a new opportunity to join us as an Assistant Service Manager, you can play a part in this.(Please note that this job is only open for female applicants)

We are dedicated to supporting those with learning disabilities to live a fulfilled and enriched life in the community. We want to work with the best people with the best skills who demonstrate our values and are committed to making everyday remarkable.

Role: Female Assistant Service Manager

Location: Llangefni, Anglesey

Hours: 37

Salary: £27,224 per annum, sleep-in shifts at £60 per night, and travel expenses paid at 45p per mile

Contract: Permanent

Interviews: We are looking to interview as soon as possible, so we encourage you to apply early.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role, you’ll work alongside the Service Manager to ensure a safe and caring service for the people we support and our colleagues. You’ll be visible in the day-to-day operation of the service, supporting duties in line with the needs of the people we support. You’ll work shifts on a rota, which may include sleep-ins. In the absence of the Service Manager, you’ll have responsibility for the daily running of the service, including providing leadership and management, monitoring performance, conducting one-to-ones and appraisals, and holding team meetings.

You’ll enjoy building positive relationships with all stakeholders and putting our vision and values into action to deliver a first-class service. Your focus will be on achieving the highest levels of independence for the people we support, organizing and modeling support in an innovative, person-centred, and flexible way to make everyday remarkable.

Who we're looking for:

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience supporting people with learning difficulties in a social care setting
• Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or actively working towards)
• A strong caring nature to support others to live an enriched life and fulfill their potential
• A working knowledge and understanding of the Care Council for Wales Code of Practice
• Flexibility to work shifts and provide cover as required
• A driver’s license and willingness to travel for meetings and training

It’s not just what you do, but how you do it — we’re looking for someone who can believe in and demonstrate our values every day.

Our Rewards:

• Excellent training and development opportunities to achieve qualifications
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, with options to buy and sell leave
• Benevolent Fund, a confidential financial wellbeing resource
• Long-term service awards
• Access to online shopping discounts and benefits platform
• 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility for Blue Light discount card
• And much more…

Our Mission:

To build a better future by focusing on people with learning disabilities and their families. We aim to be a great support provider for individuals, families, our employees, partners, funders, and communities.

Our Values:

We’ve made a promise to the people we support, outlining our commitments and how they can expect to be supported. Our values include:

• Honesty
• Trust
• Kindness
• Respect
• Wellbeing

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early, so we encourage early applications.

Due to the personal care needs of the people we support, this role is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, and is therefore open to female applicants only.