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Assistant Service Manager Join Our Client and Make a Real Difference Our client, a not-for-profit social care organization, supports people with autism, learning disabilities, and acquired brain injuries in England. Their focus is on person-centred support to foster independence and community participation. If you're passionate about compassionate leadership, join their team! Role Overview Hands-on leadership role in a regulated social care service. Assist in delivering safe, person-centred support through operations, team management, compliance, finance, and partnerships. Deputise for the Service Manager to ensure continuity. Key Responsibilities • Deputise for the Service Manager and lead in their absence., • Uphold safe, person-centred practices per safeguarding, CQC, and policies., • Partner with supported individuals, families, and teams to enhance health and outcomes., • Manage and evidence health strategies., • Oversee finances: budget setting, monitoring, rostering, and cost control., • Lead practices, coach staff, and promote continuous improvement. What We're Looking For Knowledge & Tools • Safeguarding and CQC expertise., • Budget, rostering, and financial monitoring., • Commissioned service awareness., • Office 365 proficiency., • PBS/PMLD exposure beneficial. Capabilities • Practice leadership and values modelling., • Sound judgement for safety and quality., • Coaching for development., • Financial decision-making., • Stakeholder communication., • Proactive improvement. Behaviours • Ownership and reliability., • Collaboration and conflict resolution., • Influence and emotional intelligence., • Clear communication., • Resilience under pressure., • People-centred focus. Full UK driving licence desirable. Why Join Our Client? Values-led environment with training opportunities. Benefits: generous leave, flexible working, EAP, early pay access, health discounts, pension, life assurance. Call to Action Ideal for social care leaders with operational judgement and person-centred commitment. Apply now! Our client is an equal opportunities employer. Subject to references and DBS checks.

Employer Accounts Manager – Thanet, Dover & Folkestone/Hythe Location: Thanet Salary: From £32,500 Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role Are you a solution-focused, business-to-business relationship builder with a passion for driving results? The Forward Trust is looking for a full-time Employer Account Manager (35 hours/week) to grow our Employment Services division across Thanet, Dover, and Folkestone/Hythe. If you thrive on developing long-term employer partnerships, driving performance, and connecting local talent with meaningful opportunities, this role is for you. Due to the nature of the role, all applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. What you’ll do: * Secure new employer business and hit sales, service, and financial targets. * Promote Forward Trust and Connect to Work programmes, work experience, trials, training, apprenticeships, to employers across your patch. * Build and maintain trusted relationships with employers, commissioners, and partners (Jobcentre Plus and beyond). * Match participants with the right opportunities, supporting career progression, upskilling, and workforce development. * Represent the programme at job fairs, networking events, and employer forums to raise visibility. * Stay ahead of local labour market trends, sector demands, and employer challenges. * Ensure all placements are safe, compliant, and appropriate for participants. What we’re looking for: * Proven B2B experience in business development, sales, or employer engagement. * Strong relationship management skills and the ability to influence and collaborate. * Target-driven mindset with a focus on performance, quality, and outcomes. * Knowledge of workforce development, employability programmes, or apprenticeship pathways is a plus. * Commitment to safeguarding, compliance, and high-quality delivery. Join a team that genuinely transforms lives and strengthens local communities. You’ll work in a collaborative, supportive environment where your performance directly impacts participant outcomes. This is an opportunity to shape employer engagement strategy, grow your career, and make a lasting difference across Kent and Medway. Ready to drive change and build meaningful employer relationships? Apply today! About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits: * Flexible working * Training and development opportunities * Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) * Season Ticket Loan Scheme * Cycle to work scheme * Crisis Loan Scheme * Electric Car Scheme * 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) * Access to Blue Light Card * 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays * Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter * Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) * Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Diversity at Forward Trust The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with ‘Lived Experience’ of addiction, offending, or homelessness. When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles. We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know. Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work Dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview. If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements. Our Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. Forward Trust follow safer recruitment practices and support a culture of openness and accountability. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application

Assistant Service Manager Margate £27,900 per year ⏰ Full Time | Permanent The Opportunity An established care provider is looking for an Assistant Service Manager to join a supported living service in Margate. This is a hands-on leadership role supporting a small team delivering person-centred care to adults with complex needs including profound learning disabilities and autism. The role combines operational leadership with direct support, ensuring high standards of care, safety and service delivery. You will work closely with the Service Manager to lead and develop the team, promote positive outcomes for the people supported and maintain a culture of continuous improvement. The Role As Assistant Service Manager, you will: Support the Service Manager in the day-to-day running of the service Lead and motivate a team of support staff Ensure high-quality, person-centred care is delivered at all times Support recruitment, supervision and development of staff Maintain compliance with policies, procedures and safeguarding standards Promote positive risk taking while ensuring safety Step in to manage the service in the absence of the Service Manager Participate in the on-call rota when required This is a practical leadership role, where you will also support individuals directly when needed. The People You’ll Support The service supports adults with: Learning disabilities Autism Complex care needs Behaviours that may challenge Support includes personal care, communication support and promoting independence within the community. What We’re Looking For Ideal candidates will have: Experience within health & social care Previous experience as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, Deputy or Assistant Manager Strong understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding Ability to lead and develop teams A positive, proactive and compassionate approach Working Pattern Shifts may include: 7:00am – 2:30pm 2:00pm – 9:30pm / 10:00pm Flexibility is required including weekends and bank holidays. No night shifts are required. Why Apply? Opportunity to progress into service management Supportive organisation with structured training Chance to make a real impact in people’s lives Work within a values-driven care service