At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Service Manager in delivering high-quality, person-centred care and leading a motivated team.
- Company: Join a rewarding supported living service dedicated to improving lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, career development, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic role with varied shifts and excellent support for staff wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in health and social care with a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Eleven 11 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an Assistant Service Manager opportunity based at Beresford, Margate. We are seeking a proactive, hands-on Assistant Service Manager with a genuine passion for supporting people and improving quality of life. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social care professional looking to develop their leadership skills within a rewarding and person-centred environment.
About the Service
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. The successful candidate will understand the importance of delivering tailored support that promotes independence, choice and wellbeing.
As Assistant Service Manager, you will support the Service Manager in the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high standards of care and support are maintained while leading and developing a motivated staff team.
- Supporting and leading a positive and successful staff team
- Delivering high-quality, person-centred support
- Supporting recruitment, supervision and staff development
- Assisting with service compliance and operational responsibilities
- Acting as Service Manager in their absence where required
- Providing direct support when required, including personal care and complex support needs
- Supporting individuals with communication methods including Makaton where appropriate
Flexibility is essential for this role and applicants must be able to work across a varied rota which may include:
- Early and late shifts
- Weekend and bank holiday working
- Participation in an on-call rota where required
- Occasional sleep-in or waking night duties where needed
Our client offers an excellent benefits package including:
- High-quality training and ongoing career development opportunities
- Paid enhanced DBS check
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee discounts including Blue Light Card benefits
- Paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Contributory pension scheme with life assurance
- Free and confidential 24/7 wellbeing and counselling support services
- Employee referral scheme with bonuses of up to £500
Experience within health and social care, ideally in a supervisory or senior support role
Full UK driving licence is essential
Flexibility to work varying shifts and participate in service requirements
Ability to lead by example and support a team effectively
To apply please call us on 01603 337028 or apply online.
Locations
Contact Details:
Eleven Eleven Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
