Assistant Service Manager - RCT

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Job summary

A community support provider in Wales seeks an Assistant Service Manager to ensure a safe, caring service for individuals with learning disabilities. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, leading the team, and enhancing the residents' quality of life. Candidates should have experience in social care, a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, and a full driving licence. Attractive benefits package including 25 days annual leave, health programs, and advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent training and development opportunities

25 days annual leave

Health and Wellbeing programme

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a social care setting with individuals with learning disabilities.
• Understanding of the Care Council for Wales Code of Practice.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring a safe and caring service.
• Support the daily operation of the service.
• Lead in the absence of the Service Manager.

Skills

Experience supporting people with learning difficulties

Strong caring nature

Flexibility to work shifts

Full driving licence

Knowledge of Care Council for Wales Code of Practice

Education

Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Be a part of something big — 5 new Assistant Service Manager roles just opened in RCT!

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: 5x Brand New Assistant Service Manager

Location: RCT

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 involved 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 basis, which may include sleep-ins. In the absence of the Service Manager, you’ll be responsible for the daily running of the service, providing leadership and management to the team, monitoring performance, conducting one-to-ones and appraisals, and holding team meetings.

You’ll enjoy building positive relationships with all stakeholders and embody our vision and values to deliver a first-class service. Your focus will be on promoting independence for the people we support and organizing support that is innovative, person-centred, and flexible 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 and understanding of the Care Council for Wales Code of Practice
• Flexibility to work shifts and provide cover as required
• A full driving licence is essential, and you should be willing to travel for meetings and training
• Access to your own car and willingness to use it for transporting people, with business insurance for which we pay 45p per mile

Our Benefits:

• Excellent training and development opportunities to achieve qualifications
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, with options to buy and sell leave
• Benevolent Fund and confidential financial wellbeing resources
• Health and Wellbeing programme with 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend - Referral Programme
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits and discount platform
• Eligibility for Blue Light discount card
• 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. As a Cooperative, we prioritize people in our decision-making and support.

Our Values:

• Honesty
• Trust
• Kindness
• Respect
• Wellbeing