Assistant Home Manager

Salary: £31,052 per year

Assistant Service Manager

Chatham, Kent

£31,052.4 per annum

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Assistant Service Manager who strives to provide the best support possible to our people to enable them to make their own choices, and find opportunities to flourish and have fun, and enjoy being part of the community.

This role is based in Chatham and you will oversee the management at our service in Chatham, who supports adults with; learning disabilities, Autism, Epilepsy. We support two non-verbal individuals and one individual who requires 24 hour support due to being PEG feed.

What will you be doing?

• Take ownership for continuing professional development for self and the team.
• Work with your Service Manager to use management information to make sound business decisions to encourage a solutions led culture.
• Maintain an understanding of the social care sector and how it impacts on areas of responsibility and the organisation.
• Maintain a practical knowledge of policies and procedures and ensure appropriate usage.
• Effectively recruit, develop and manage employees in a fair and consistent manner.
• Work with your Service Manager to reinforce a culture of continuous improvement.
• Act as the Service Manager in their absence.
• You will motivate and inspire your team to provide outstanding support through effective training, coaching and leadership by example.
• Day to day support for the people we are supporting.

On successful completion of your probationary period you will be considered to undertake a Health and Social Care Level 5 Diploma at no cost to yourself. This will assist you in career progression within the company.

 About YOU! 

• Experience supporting individuals who have learning disabilities, mental health needs and autism.
• Experience of supervising/managing a small to medium team within social care.
• Experienced with providing Person-Centred support and to be passionate about it.
• To be able to support people with personal care
• Ability to manage own time and able to work under pressure
• Be flexible and be able to work shifts required

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants for this role hold a full valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle for business use.  

Your reward: 

• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Flexible working. 
• Up to 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata). 
• Access to high quality training that supports your career development. 
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance. 
• Shopping discounts via Blue Light Card and The Benefits website.
• Recommend a friend – earn up to £500.
• Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal and employee assistance programme.