Assistant Service Manager
6 days ago
Birchington
Avenues is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things, we know that well-supported people support people well, which makes them want to do their very best for the people we support, and achieve our vision. We have a brand new opportunity for a full time Assistant Service Manager to join our service in Coleman's Stairs , this is a supported living service based in Birchington, Kent . The service supports 3 brothers who have learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. The role will include working alongside the Service Manager in the day to day running of this service including: • Management and coordination of support hours and rota’s., • Effectively recruit, develop and manage employees in a fair and consistent manner., • Assist the Service Manager to encourage a solutions led culture., • Day to day support including personal care, cooking, cleaning and administering medication., • Act as the Service Manager in their absence., • Experience in a similar role within social care e.g. Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Supervisor, Team Leader etc., • Experience supporting people who have learning disabilities and/or complex needs, • Experience of managing budgets and financial information, • Knowledge of sector relevant legislation regulatory bodies and their standards, • Ability to work with your Service Manager to manage and lead a successful and positive team., • Understands the balance between keeping our people safe and positive risk taking., • Stay up to date with policies and procedures to carry out and maintain safe and best practices., • Support the Service Manager to recruit new employees and develop and manage your staff team in a fair and consistent manner., • Work with your Service Manager to reinforce a positive culture of continuous improvement., • Act as the Service Manager in their absence., • To be able to take part in a management cover rota which could include day and night shifts. Respect: We treat people as we would wish to be treated ourselves. Excellence: We don’t settle for okay, we are determined to achieve more. Integrity: We do the right thing, even if it takes more time and effort. Pride: The work we do is something we want to tell others we are part of. If you would like to know more details about the role, please have a look at the role profile! Benefits you can expect! • £27,969 £1200 complexity enhancement, • High quality training that supports your career development., • Paid enhanced DBS check., • Flexible working., • Shopping discount via Blue Light Card and The Benefits website., • Paid annual leave (pro rata)., • Contributory pension scheme with life assurance., • Free and confidential 24/7 access to a health portal, counselling and support. As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme”, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview stage. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or experiencing a high volume of applications.