We have an exiting opportunity in our person-centred services in Great Tey and Clacton for an Assistant Service Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to take the next step in their career and progress their development. The role is full time and permanent, (37.5 hours per week).
Due to the rural location of the service in Great Tey, Essex, public transport links are limited. Therefore, it is essential that applicants have access to their own transport.
You will primarily be supporting the Service Manager to lead and motivate our team of support workers whilst ensuring KPI’s and compliance standards are met. Using your existing experience as well as developing new skills; undertaking agreed management tasks that will support and develop the teams across both services. We are looking for someone with fresh ideas who is energetic, passionate, and trustworthy as well as someone who is forward thinking and has the confidence to make difficult decisions under pressure.
In addition to undertaking managerial tasks including conducting supervisions and rota management you would also still do some front line work with the people we support and act as a role model, demonstrating good practice to other members of the team.
You will need to be able to demonstrate Mencap’s core values in all that you do. You will also need to demonstrate your professionalism, ability to work under pressure, priorities your workload and follow Mencap policies and procedures.
If you know how to lead and inspire people, enjoy developing a team working culture, have excellent communication skills and an ambition to succeed, personally contributing to the work Mencap does to support people with a learning disability we would love to hear from you!
*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
JOB ID 34880