Assistant Service Manager Plymouth

We have an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Service Manager to join our person-centred services in Plymouth on a full time basis. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a management position! As a role model for the services and our Support Workers, you will be encouraging the team to be involved in the lives and hobbies of those that we support. The role is all about being passionate about what we can do to change a mundane day into an exceptional day - both for the team and the people we support. You will be supporting the Service Manager in the continued smooth operation of these services by undertaking agreed management tasks. In addition, you may be required to work shifts at the service from time to time. Furthermore, you will need to act as a role model, representing the service positively and demonstrating good practice to other members of the team. To be considered for this role, experience as a Support Worker is preferable, as it is important to have an understanding of how a service is run. Competency in using IT skills is also required, as a lot of tasks may be computer based. We are looking for someone who's passionate, trustworthy and forward thinking and lives by our five key values on a daily basis, and who will also bring some fresh and new ideas to the team! Strong leadership is key to the success of our services. We want to recruit leaders who can demonstrate they have the potential to excel within our team orientated workplace. In return, we are committed to developing your potential even further - the Assistant Service Manager Induction will be offered. You will also receive training in using Officebase, The Managers assurance tool, finance processes and other management training provided by Learning & Development. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles with us. To find out more about the scheme please visit the directgov website. At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap! No two days are ever the same, sometimes they may be challenging but they will always positive so click apply now to be considered!

• All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.
• Job ID: 32766
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.

Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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!