Assistant Service Manager/Supported Living

Swaffham, Norfolk
Daytime Healthcare Recruitment Limited

Job Description:

Daytime Healthcare are assisting a national supported live-in organisation, who are looking for an Acting Assistant Service Manager to join their team in Swaffham . This service supports people who have Learning Disabilities, communication difficulties and who display behaviours of concern.

Full Driving license required!

Duties include:

• Inspiring and mentoring your team to deliver person-centred, empowering support.
• Using Active Support to promote independence and choice.
• Managing operational responsibilities including rotas, safeguarding, compliance and support planning.
• Building strong, positive relationships with families, advocates and local partners.
• Championing a culture of dignity, inclusion, quality and high expectations.

Hours:

• 39 hours per week.
• There is an expectation to provide management cover during night shifts, including weekends when required.
• You will be required to support the Service Manager in completing waking night spot checks of the service twice a year.

Required Experience:

• Managing budgets and financial information, taking appropriate action where necessary.
• Working with vulnerable people, including individuals with learning disabilities, autism, or an acquired brain injury.
• Experience of leading a team.

Desirable Experience:

• Working with individuals with behaviours that challenge (for PBS services).
• Working with people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (for PMLD services).
• Setting objectives and ensuring these are met.
• Delivering services in compliance with contracts.
• Managing in at least one social care setting.

Apply today!