Assistant Service Manager — Supported Living

Mencap; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Supportive and inclusive work env

Job summary

Mencap in Essex is looking for a permanent Assistant Service Manager to join two person-centred services across Clacton on Sea and Great Tey, supporting people with a learning disability.

You will support the Service Manager and ensure the continued smooth operation of these supported living services by undertaking a range of management tasks to support the team and the people living there.

Responsibilities

• Promoting a team culture where the team is confident in being accountable and making decisions.
• Supporting the team to be compliant in induction and training.
• Undertaking effective and agreed performance reviews for team members.
• Leading on review and implementation of support planning, risk assessment and outcome-based support on the What Matters Most app.
• Contributing to monitoring systems and records that support health and safety and maintenance of service environment.
• Contributing to monitoring and completion of management reporting for safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Contributing to monitoring and completion of administration systems such as rota management and payroll data.
• Completing regular medication audits
• Completing regular finance checks
• Working closely with social workers, healthcare professionals, local authorities, families and other agencies to coordinate support.
• Working with your team to role model best practice and complete compliance observations.

Job description

Mencap in Essex is looking for a permanent Assistant Service Manager to join two person-centred services across Clacton on Sea and Great Tey, supporting people with a learning disability.

You will support the Service Manager and ensure the continued smooth operation of these supported living services by undertaking a range of management tasks to support the team and the people living there.