Assistant Service Manager

Oakgar Recruitment; Newport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care specialist in the UK is seeking an Assistant Service Manager to support services for individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This role focuses on team leadership, coaching, and operational oversight. Candidates should have experience in similar settings and the ability to empower others. The organization offers excellent career progression, including funding for an NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Career progression

NVQ Level 5 funding

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Knowledge of health and social care practices.

Responsibilities

• Motivate teams to provide outstanding support.
• Empower individuals to have fulfilling lives.
• Oversee service operations including staffing and budgets.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Training

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity as an Assistant Service Manager where you can obtain career progression while making a difference to the lives of others?

We have an exciting opportunity with a leading care specialist who are looking for an Assistant Service Manager to assist across 3 of their services in Highley and Ludlow, Shropshire. These services specialise in supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviour, so experience within this client group is highly desirable. In return, you will be offered an opportunity to represent an ever-growing organisation who offer excellent career progression and benefits including enrolling you for and funding an NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care.

Job Purpose of an Assistant Service Manager:

• Motivate and inspire your teams to provide outstanding support through effective training, coaching and leadership by example.
• Acting as a role model and leader in the delivery of active support, you will empower the people you support to have active and fulfilling lives aligned with their needs and aspirations.
• Working collaboratively with the other members of the Service Leadership Team you will help to oversee and manage the smooth running of this service including rostering, support plans, staff deployment and managing budgets.

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