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We have an exciting opportunity for a full time, permanent Assistant Service Manager to join our services in the Hucknall and Mansfield areas. This post is an opportunity to develop your skills as an Assistant Service Manager.
Mencap delivers high quality personalised support to people with a learning disability and their families. Leading dedicated teams of Support Workers, you will be an energetic and confident Assistant Service Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop your skills and experience, working alongside the Service Manager. You’ll assist in people management and development across the service teams. You will play a key role in maintaining the quality of our service delivery and ensuring that we are always improving. You will be self-motivated and determined, you should have a passion for positive change and the confidence to make difficult decisions under pressure.
Your working week is flexible covering 7 days per week and will include working weekends. Flexibility is the key for both the individual and Mencap.
* An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate
Job ID: 34268
Benefits
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension .
* Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
* A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
About Mencap
Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carer’s. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.
At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.
Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.
* Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.
* Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes
* Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.
We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.
We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.