Assistant Service Manager / Supported Living

Daytime Healthcare are assisting a National Supported Living Organisation, who are looking for an Assistant Service Manager to join the team in Birchington, Kent.

The service supports 3 brothers who have learning disabilities, autism and behaviours that challenge. We are looking for someone who has previous experience in Supported Living and someone that has a good understanding of how to care for those with disabilities and behavioural difficulties.

The role will include working alongside the Service Manager in the day to day running of this service including:

• Management and coordination of support hours and rota's.
• Effectively recruit, develop and manage employees in a fair and consistent manner.
• Assist the Service Manager to encourage a solutions led culture.
• Day to day support including personal care, cooking, cleaning and administering medication.

Our ideal Assistant Service Manager looks like this:

• Experience in a similar role within supported living and social care e.g. Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Supervisor, Team Leader etc.
• Experience supporting people who have learning disabilities and/or complex needs.
• Experience of managing budgets and financial information.
• Knowledge of sector relevant legislation regulatory bodies and their standards.
• Ability to work with your Service Manager to manage and lead a successful and positive team.
• To be able to take part in a management cover rota which could include day and night shifts.

Driver with full UK valid driving licence is highly desirable - ability to travel to the service location and drive the service vehicle/s.

Apply today!