Assistant Service Manager – Lead Care & Team Support

Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative; Ewloe; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

25 days annual leave rising to 30 days

Health and Wellbeing programme

Company pension

Benefits and discount platform

Blue Light discount card

Job summary

Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative in Ewloe, Flintshire, seeks an Assistant Service Manager to support the Service Manager, lead a compassionate, person‑centred team and help people we support to live independent, fulfilling lives.

You'll work 37 hours a week with some weekends and sleep-ins, earn about £29,150 per year, with 55p per mile travel and a benefits package including 25 days leave (30 after five years), pension and wellbeing programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning difficulties in a social care setting.
• Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or actively working or willing to work towards).
• A strong caring nature to support others to live an enriched life and fulfil 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.
• Full driving licence - essential and happy to travel for meetings and training.
• Access to your own car and happy to use this for transporting people we support to and from activities as well as obtaining business insurance for your vehicle; we pay 45p per mile to cover this.

Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager and lead the team to provide a safe, person-centred service.
• Take day-to-day responsibility for the service in the Service Manager's absence; lead meetings and monitor performance.
• Support one-to-ones, appraisals and staff development.
• Build positive relationships with people we support, colleagues and stakeholders to deliver a high-quality service.
• Maintain the organisation's vision and values in daily practice and respond flexibly to changing needs.

Skills

Caring nature

Flexibility

Leadership

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative in Ewloe, Flintshire, seeks an Assistant Service Manager to support the Service Manager, lead a compassionate, person‑centred team and help people we support to live independent, fulfilling lives.

You'll work 37 hours a week with some weekends and sleep-ins, earn about £29,150 per year, with 55p per mile travel and a benefits package including 25 days leave (30 after five years), pension and wellbeing programmes.