At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a team of Support Workers and ensure smooth service operations.
- Company: Join Mencap, a leader in supporting people with learning disabilities.
- Benefits: Enjoy 24 days of holiday, discounts, health plans, and interest-free loans.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with growth opportunities and training provided.
- Why this job: Take the next step in your career while making a real difference.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 26768 - 26768 £ per year.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Assistant Service Manager in Bury St Edmunds on a full-time contract (37.5 hours per week). 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. Working alongside them, you will help to support a team of Support Workers and ensure the smooth running of the service.
Responsibilities
- 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.
What you will be doing
- To be confident in being able to work using a computer and electronic systems.
- Support the Service Manager with agreed management tasks.
- Support the team with their development.
- Ensuring compliance across the team and service.
Both lists are not exhaustive of the role and its requirements. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us.
Benefits
- 24 days of paid holiday (excluding bank holidays, pro rata)
- Discounts at leading high-street retailers
- Access to health cash plans
- Interest-free loans
For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document and below link with all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team.
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
Belonging at Mencap
Belonging at Mencap is for Everyone, Every day, Everywhere. Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation. Every day we grow and learn. It's okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes. Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long-term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies. We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We're not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you're applying for.
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