At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with complex needs and lead a dedicated team to provide high-quality care.
- Company: Join Avenues, a community-focused organisation that values and empowers its staff.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, shopping discounts, and paid annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and strong leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 29012 - 29012 £ per year.
At Avenues, we’re more than just a workplace — we’re a community where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve great things together. We’re delighted to be recruiting an Assistant Service Manager to join our team at Beresford Gardens in Margate. This supported living service provides bespoke, person‑centred support to two individuals with complex needs, including profound learning disabilities, autism, and mild behaviours that may challenge.
As an Assistant Service Manager, you will work in close partnership with the Service Manager to support the effective day‑to‑day running of the service. You’ll provide hands‑on leadership, inspiring and mentoring staff to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred support using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Active Support. Your focus will be on promoting meaningful activities, positive relationships, and genuine inclusion.
You’ll support compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements, relevant legislation, and organisational policies and procedures, and you’ll confidently act on behalf of the Service Manager when required. Throughout everything you do, you’ll champion high standards, dignity, and inclusion for the people we support and the teams you lead.
You will work across a flexible 7-day rota pattern covering Monday to Sunday, consisting of the following core shifts:
- Early Shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm
- Late Shift: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
- Waking Nights: Required on an as-needed basis to ensure continuous care, provide staff supervision, or support night teams.
Experience: Proven history supporting people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
Leadership: Strong practice leadership skills with experience coaching, mentoring, and developing teams.
Travel: A full UK driving license is highly desirable to support travel to the service and use service vehicles (not essential).
Financial: £29,012 per annum pro rata + contributory pension scheme with life assurance.
Growth: High-quality training to support your career development and clear paths to progress.
Perks: Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card and The Benefits website.
Rewards: "Recommend a Friend" scheme - earn up to £500.
Wellbeing: Paid enhanced DBS check, paid annual leave (pro rata), and free 24/7 access to a health portal, counselling, and support.
If you're passionate about making a real difference and supporting both individuals and staff to thrive, we'd love to hear from you. You'll have clear opportunities to grow and develop your career with Avenues, while making a meaningful impact every single day. As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for this role will be offered the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
Assistant Service Managers in Margate employer: Avenues Group
At Avenues, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace; we are a supportive community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Located in Birchington, our Assistant Service Manager role offers a unique opportunity to lead with compassion while enjoying flexible working arrangements, high-quality training, and a strong focus on employee development. Join us to inspire your team and contribute to a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.
