Assistant Service Manager - Gainsborough

Mencap; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Gainsborough is looking for an Assistant Service Manager to assist with managing a team of Support Workers. This full-time role (37.5 hours/week) requires strong communication skills and IT literacy. The ideal candidate will support the Service Manager and contribute to team development while ensuring compliance with regulations. A driving license is preferred. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including holidays and discounts with various retailers.

Benefits

24 days of paid holiday

Discounts at leading retailers

Health cash plans

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Confidence in using computers and electronic systems.
• Previous supervisory experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager with agreed management tasks.
• Ensure compliance across the team and service.
• Support the team with their development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

IT-literate

Leadership and management

Flexibility

Job description

Job Advert

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Service Manager in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire on a full‑time contract (37.5 hours per week). You will ideally need a full UK driving licence for this role. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to take the next step in their career and progress their development.

As an Assistant Service Manager, you will report to the Service Manager and support a team of Support Workers to ensure the smooth running of the service.

As an Assistant Service Manager you will

• Have strong communication skills with the people we support, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Be confident to support with leading and managing a team.
• Be flexible, ensuring there is adequate support across the management team on site.
• Previous supervisory experience is desirable but not essential.
• Be IT‑literate.

What will you be doing as an Assistant Service Manager?

• Be confident in using a computer and electronic systems.
• Support the Service Manager with agreed management tasks.
• Support the team with their development.
• Ensure compliance across the team and service.
• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Please take a look at the job description for further information and details about the role.

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Benefits

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high‑street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest‑free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!