Female Assistant Home Manager

Salary: £29,105 per year

Our client is a community where people smile, laugh, grow and achieve great things, we know that well-supported people support people well, which makes them want to do their very best for the people we support, and achieve our vision.

• Female Assistant Service Manager
• Fulbourne, Cambridge
• Full time – 39 hours per week + on-call service in the Bury St Edmunds area
• £29,104.8 per annum + benefits
• Full UK Driving License & Access to own Vehicle.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Female Assistant Service Manager to join our teams in Fulbourne, Cambridge.

The services are Supported Living services, supporting 7 adults who have learning disabilities, enjoying a variety of activities and being engaged in their community.

As part of the role there could be a need for an on-call service within others of our services in the Bury St Edmunds area which works on a “2 weeks off 1 week on rota”, this is paid at £95 per week. Any mileage or extra hours accrued, depending on the miles driven or hours worked, will be paid in addition.

Reporting to the Service Manager, and working and managing a staff team of 6, you will;

• 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 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/or complex needs.
• Experience of supervising/managing a small to medium team within social care or be willing to be trained (including supervisions, probations, inductions).
• 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.

Benefits you can expect! 

• Early Pay – ability to access your earnings more frequently if you wish.
• 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 Bene£its website.
• Recommend a friend – earn up to £500.
• Free and confidential 24/7 access to the health portal and employee assistance programme.