Assistant Service Manager - Omagh

We have exciting opportunities an Assistant Service Manager to join our team in our Omagh Supported Living Service. 

You will generally be working Monday to Friday 9-5pm but you may be required to help out in the service occasionally on an evening or weekend.

In addition to undertaking managerial tasks you will also work alongside support workers and act as a role model, demonstrating good practice to other members of the team.

You must have experience working in the care sector with people with learning disability/autism and/or behaviours that challenge.  You will be supported by specialist bespoke training in advance to fully meet the needs of the people we support.

This role will include:

• Supporting and developing the staff team to provide the best service.
• Supporting the team to be compliant in their induction and training.
• Undertaking effective supervisions for team members.
• Review support plans and risk assessments, attend reviews, liaise with professionals and family.
• Use electronic systems and recording.

You should be competent in using IT and have a full UK driver’s licence and access to a car.  Consideration will be given to alternative forms of transport, should the applicant be unable to meet this criteria due to a disability.

Candidates that hold, are working towards or willing to complete Health and https://mencaphm.eploy.net/popups/displayfile.aspx?StoredFilePathID=_zSYVQ0CpsFTGr9kazbBxQSocial Care QCF Level 3 is a shortlisting criteria that may be used if there is a high volume of applications.

Strong leadership is key to the success of our services. We want to recruit leaders who can demonstrate they have the potential to excel within our team orientated workplace. In return, we are committed to developing your potential even further - the Assistant Service Manager Induction will be offered. You will also receive training in using Officebase, The Managers assurance tool, finance processes and other management training provided by Learning & Development.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website.

At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do.  We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us.  Together we are Mencap!

Why join Mencap?

·      24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.

·      Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

·      A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.

Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!