Assistant Service Manager

Our employees feel that they really matter, which makes them want to do their very best for the people we support and achieve our vision. We know that well-supported people support people well.

• Assistant Service Manager
• Teddington
• £27,969 per annum pro rata
• 39 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Assistant Service Managers to join the teams in Langdon Park, which is based in Teddington is split across three joined houses. The current team is made up of one manager and 6 support workers supporting 9 people with a different range of needs such as Autism, Mental health, down syndrome, moderate learning disability and moderate challenging behaviour needs.

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 a practical knowledge of policies and procedures and ensure appropriate usage.
• Act as the Service Manager in their absence.
• Doing staff supervisions as well as booking and managing staff training and development.
• Rota management
• Weekly and monthly finance and medication audits
• Ordering, storage and disposal of medication
• 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 including day to day support at home, in the community and with personal care.
• Activities the people you support can include cooking, baking, arts & crafts, gardening, meals out, communal parties, swimming, visiting local shops, cafes and restaurants.

About YOU!

• Experience supporting individuals who have learning disabilities, mental health 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
• Full manual drivers licence highly desirable

Benefits you can expect!

• Paid enhanced DBS.
• Early Pay access.
• E-learning/classroom training/diplomas.
• Blue Light Card and The Benefits website access.
• Recommend a friend - earn up to £500.
• Paid annual leave.
• Flexible working.
• Support with your wellbeing!

T&Cs apply

Avenues Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we welcome applications from everyone who wants to make a difference to people's lives and enjoy a rewarding job!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or experiencing a high volume of applications.