Assistant Service Manager Witham

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Temporary Assistant Service Manager - Full Time

Churchfields Service in Witham, Essex

£25,087 per annum

12-month Contract

(Possibility of role becoming permanent)

"Churchfields" is a location which consists of a mixture of individual flats, shared flats and shared bungalows, where we support approximately 24 individuals with varying levels of learning and physical disabilities. There are 2 Service Managers and 2 Assistant Service Managers that will lead specific teams at this location.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Assistant Service Manager to assist one of the Service Managers over the next 12 months. There is a high possibility that this role will become permanent which the successful post holder would have the opportunity to apply for.

You will primarily be supporting the Service Manager to lead and motivate the team of support workers whilst ensuring compliance and best practice standards are met, through delegated management tasks. Using your existing experience as well as developing new skills, you'll model best practice and enable teams to develop their skills and abilities.

You will play a key role in guaranteeing the quality of our service delivery and ensuring that we are always improving the support which we deliver. As part of your role you will, at times, be required to support within the service acting as a role model to our team of support workers, by demonstrating best practices.

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.

Vacancy: 32765

Benefits

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.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply based on your contract.

About Mencap

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 !