Assistant Service Manager - Blaenau Gwent

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Job summary

A local care provider in Blaenau Gwent is seeking an Assistant Service Manager to support individuals with learning disabilities. This role involves working closely with the Service Manager to ensure a safe environment and promoting independence among supported individuals. Candidates should have relevant experience, hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or be working towards it, and possess a full driving license. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package offered.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

Company pension

Health and Wellbeing programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in social care setting essential.
• Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Must have a full driving license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager in daily operations.
• Provide leadership and monitor performance.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and promote independence.

Skills

Experience supporting people with learning difficulties

Strong caring nature

Flexibility to work shifts

Knowledge of the Care Council for Wales Code of Practice

Full driving license

Education

Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Own car with business insurance

Job description

Come and make a real difference: we’re looking for an Assistant Service Manager to help make everyday remarkable for our friendly team in Blaenau Gwent.

We are dedicated to supporting those with learning disabilities to live a fulfilled and enriched life in the community. As an Assistant Service Manager, you can play a vital role in this.

Role: Assistant Service Manager

Location: Blaenau Gwent

Hours: 37. Your shift pattern will include weekends and sleep-ins.

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

Contract: Permanent

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

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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, supporting duties in line with the needs of the people we support. Your shifts will be on a rota basis, which may include sleep-ins. In the absence of the Service Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the daily running of the service, providing leadership, monitoring performance, conducting one-to-ones and appraisals, and holding team meetings.

You’ll build positive relationships with all stakeholders and implement our vision and values to deliver a first-class service. Your main focus will be on promoting independence for the people we support, organizing and modeling support in an innovative, person-centred, and flexible way to make everyday remarkable.

Who we are looking for:

• Experience supporting people with learning difficulties in a social care setting
• Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or actively working towards it)
• A strong caring nature to support others in living an enriched life and fulfilling their potential
• Knowledge of the Care Council for Wales Code of Practice
• Flexibility to work shifts and provide cover as needed
• A full driving license — essential, with willingness to travel for meetings and training
• Access to your own car and willingness to use it for transporting people, with business insurance coverage (we pay 45p per mile)

Our Benefits:

• Excellent training and development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years, with buy/sell options
• Benevolent Fund and confidential financial wellbeing resources
• Health and Wellbeing programme with 24/7 Employee Assistance
• Refer a Friend referral programme
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and discount platform
• Blue Light discount card eligibility
• And much more…

About Us:

Our mission is 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, employees, partners, funders, and communities. We’re a Cooperative, prioritizing people in our decision-making and support.

Our Values:

• Honesty
• Trust
• Kindness
• Respect
• Wellbeing