Mencap
Job title:
Assistant Service Manager – Ollerton
Company
Mencap
Job description
Mencap delivers high quality personalised support to people with a learning disability and their families. Leading dedicated teams of Support Workers.The post available is 37.5 hours per week working over 5 days.An exciting opportunity has arisen for an energetic and confident Assistant Service Manager, to work in Newark area over 3 services in Ollerton. They will be working alongside the Service Manager. You’ll assist in people management and development across the service teams.You will need to be a driver.You will play a key role in maintaining the quality of our service delivery and ensuring that we are always improving. You will be supporting people and supporting the team with management of behaviours that can challenge, looking at ways to understand the behaviour that a person may use and develop plans that result in a better quality of life. Training will be provided. You will be self-motivated and determined, you should have a passion for positive change and the confidence to make difficult decisions under pressure.There will be probation period of 6 months. The post will be off rota but where required you may need to work shifts. There is an expectation to work flexibly including working early mornings, evenings and weekends.As well as a nationally recognised training programme within the charity sector we also provide excellent career development opportunities, attractive pension scheme, competitive holiday allowance, childcare vouchers and much more!This role will include
- To deliver high quality, outcome focussed services, in accordance with Mencap’s systems and processes.
- To take ownership of key tasks, be solution focussed, and ensure the team get things done and hold them accountable.
- To manage the staff rota, effectively utilising IT systems, designated administrative support and staff team to complete routine and ad hoc administrative tasks in a timely, accurate manner.
- To be a visible, inspirational leader and role model for your staff team, demonstrating our values and communicating appropriate attitudes and behaviours at all times.
- To motivate your teams to achieve excellence, making sure people with a learning disability are at the heart of everything we do.
- To communicate effectively and honestly with staff to keep them informed, engaged and productive.
- To invest time in supporting staff to develop. Create opportunities for people to network and build effective professional working relationships.
- To recruit, develop and retain high performing staff and volunteers to build a team who are positive, motivated and love to get involved.
- To proactively develop personal resilience for yourself and your team.
- To build effective relationships with the customer, staff teams, volunteers and stakeholders.
You will be required to demonstrate that you have developed enough skills and knowledge to be able to progress to a future Service Manager role.“Learning Disability doesn’t discriminate. Neither do we.”All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.Any queries please contact Michelle Manners (AOM) on 07943082856Closing date 13th November 2024Interview date 18TH November 2024 Aura Centre, Manners Road, Newark NG24 1BS
Expected salary
£25087 per year
Location
Ollerton, Nottinghamshire
Job date
Sat, 02 Nov 2024 02:57:10 GMT
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