Are you looking for an opportunity as an Assistant Service Manager where you can obtain clear progression while making a difference to the lives of others?

We have an exciting opportunity with a leading care specialist who are looking for an Assistant Service Manager to oversee their domiciliary service in Harlow, Essex. This service specialises in supporting the elderly and people with dementia, so experience within this client group would be required. In return, there is an opportunity to work for an ever-growing organisation who offer excellent benefits, qualifications and a competitive salary.

Job Purpose of an Assistant Service Manager:

• Motivate and inspire your teams to provide outstanding support through effective training, coaching and leadership by example.
• Acting as a role model and leader in the delivery of active support, you will empower the people you support to have active and fulfilling lives aligned with their needs and aspirations.
• Working collaboratively with the other members of the Service Leadership Team you will help to oversee and manage the smooth running of this service including rostering, support plans, staff deployment and managing budgets.

Responsibilities of an Assistant Service Manager:

• Being an empathetic, compassionate, and patient individual by providing in person-centred approaches for those who you support and leading your team to success.
• Being an effective communicator with the ability to influence others and to ensure you get the best from your team. You will possess excellent leadership and team management skills to ensure you and your team work collaboratively and effectively.
• Being an effective coach and mentor for your team and possess good IT skills.
• Ability to think on your feet and making the commitment to see things through and get the best outcomes for the people you support.

Requirements:

• Having a strong understanding of best practice in delivering support to people with different needs and a passion for doing so.
• You will have excellent communication and people management skills and have knowledge and a good understanding of current CQC regulations and compliance within the new framework with a proven track record of quality assurance and service improvement.

What they offer you:

• £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
• Excellent Career Progression
• Further Qualifications and Training
• Attractive Benefits Package
• Company Pension Scheme