Assistant Service Manager Location:
Teddington Salary:
£27,969 per annum pro rata Hours:
39 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Assistant Service Manager to join the teams in Langdon Park, based in Teddington, which is split across three joined houses. The current team consists of one manager and six support workers supporting nine people with a range of needs such as Autism, Mental health, Down syndrome, moderate learning disabilities, and moderate challenging behavior. What will you be doing? Take ownership of continuing professional development for yourself and the team. Work with your Service Manager to use management information to make sound business decisions to encourage a solutions-led culture. Maintain practical knowledge of policies and procedures and ensure appropriate usage. Act as the Service Manager in their absence. Conduct staff supervisions and manage staff training and development. Manage the rota. Conduct weekly and monthly finance and medication audits. Order, store, and dispose of medication. Motivate and inspire your team to provide outstanding support through effective training, coaching, and leadership by example. Provide day-to-day support for the people we support, including assistance at home, in the community, and with personal care. Engage in activities with the people you support, such as cooking, baking, arts & crafts, gardening, meals out, communal parties, swimming, and visiting local shops, cafes, and restaurants. About YOU! Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Experience supervising/managing a small to medium team within social care or willingness to be trained (including supervisions, probations, inductions). Experience in providing person-centred support and a passion for it. Ability to support people with personal care. Ability to manage your own time and work under pressure. Flexibility to work required shifts. Full manual driver's license is highly desirable. Benefits you can expect! Paid enhanced DBS. Early Pay access. E-learning/classroom training/diplomas. Blue Light Card and The Benefits website access. Recommend a friend - earn up to £500. Paid annual leave. Flexible working. Support for your wellbeing! ***T&Cs apply *** Avenues Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone who wants to make a difference to people's lives and enjoy a rewarding job! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or if we experience a high volume of applications.
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