Assistant Service Manager - Social Care Leadership

Eleven Eleven Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality training and ongoing PD

Flexible working opportunities

Contributory pension scheme with life/

Paid Enhanced DBS check

Paid annual leave (pro rata)

Blue Light Card and discounts

Recommend a Friend bonus

Health and wellbeing support 24/7

Career development and progression

Job summary

Eleven 11 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and motivated Assistant Service Manager to join a growing team at a newly established service in Norwich.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in social care who is looking to take the next step in their career, develop their leadership skills and make a positive difference to the lives of the people they support.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working with people disadvantaged through illness or disability.
• Experience of managing budgets and financial information.
• Knowledge of relevant social care legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Previous leadership or management experience is essential to the responsibilities of this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-quality, person-centred support services.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity and inclusion in everything you do.
• Lead, motivate and support the staff team to deliver consistently high standards of care.
• Create and manage staff rotas to ensure the service is appropriately staffed.
• Support recruitment, induction, development and line management of employees.
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the people using the service.
• Promote community involvement and helping individuals maintain meaningful relationships.
• Monitor budgets, financial information and the overall financial performance of the service.
• Build effective relationships with families, professionals and external organisations.
• Support the implementation of business plans and service objectives.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Take responsibility for the service in the Service Manager's absence.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Social care legislation knowledge

Experience in social care

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Eleven 11 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and motivated Assistant Service Manager to join a growing team at a newly established service in Norwich.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in social care who is looking to take the next step in their career, develop their leadership skills and make a positive difference to the lives of the people they support.