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A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Temporary Assistant Service Manager (6 months) at Trowbridge on a full time, 6 months contract basis (37.5 hours per week).
Would you like to finish work each day knowing that you have made a difference? It's not just a job, it's a life experience. Join us and help us change lives! Mencap delivers high quality personalised support to people with a learning disability and their families.
Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be accountable for the people management and development within the staff team. This is a key role in guaranteeing the quality of our service delivery. You will be self-motivated and have a passion for positive change and the confidence to make difficult decisions under pressure. Having strong interpersonal skills will be essential for this role with the ability to build effective relationships with staff and the people we support.
You will be self-motivated and have a passion for positive change and the confidence to make difficult decisions under pressure. Having strong interpersonal skills will be essential for this role with the ability to build effective relationships with staff and the people we support.
Your working week is flexible covering 7 days per week. You will need to be flexible with the days you are able to work, as you may need to work an early, late or some weekend work depending on the service needs, also to be part of the manager on call system, also to be able to cover for other service managers in the area when on leave.
Flexibility is key together with the ability to travel to different work locations. You may need to cover the odd shift in case of emergency. This will require you to do some front-line support work with the individuals we support.
To be considered for this role you must have experience and knowledge within the social care sector, working with people with autism, mental health and behaviours that challenge.
You should also have experience leading teams in Learning Disability services. Strong leadership is key to the success of our services. We want to recruit leaders who can demonstrate they have the potential to excel within our team orientated workplace. In return, we are committed to developing your potential even further.
As well as a nationally recognised training programme within the charity sector we also provide excellent career development opportunities, attractive pension scheme, competitive holiday allowance, childcare vouchers, discounts of different high street retailers and much more
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure that the service is fully compliant
2. Practice Management
3. Observing staff to ensure high standards are continuously met
4. Ensure all Health & Safety regulations are met
5. Liaising with the families and other stakeholders of the people we support
6. Ensuring the continuous development of the team.
7. You must be competent in using IT.
* An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate (Paid for my Mencap) Due to the Home Office's current guidelines on Skilled Worker Visa, members of staff already under Mencap sponsorship as a Support Worker are unable to take on this temporary role.
Benefits
8. 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
9. Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
10. A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.