Assistant Manager in Supported Living Services

3 weeks ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Empower Family Group Full time

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A fantastic opportunity awaits those aspiring to advance their career in management. While direct experience is not a prerequisite, strong organizational and computer skills are essential. Join a dynamic environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 pa DOE (+ on-call rota allowance)

Permanent, full-time position: 40 hours per week

Location: Office-based role

Role Overview:

As an Assistant Manager in Supported Living, you will operate from the head office, assisting the Outreach and Supported Living Manager in creating a stable, structured, and therapeutic environment for our Supported Living service. Collaborating closely with the Outreach and Supported Living Director, Team Manager, and Support Workers, you will ensure that all team members are nurturing, attentive, and supportive of the young individuals accessing our services. Our Supported Living service is tailored to provide semi-independent living support to young people aged 16 and above, including Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC). Your role will be pivotal in embodying the organization's values, ensuring the effective execution of care plans and person-centered support, while also leading the development and updating of essential documentation, all while serving as a role model for your colleagues.

You will also assist in covering staffing shortfalls alongside the Outreach and Supported Living Manager and Deputy Outreach Manager.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Consistently embody the company's ethos and values in your daily practice.
  • Support the manager in implementing care plans that reflect the individuals' preferences and evolving needs, including communication and independence skills.
  • Provide guidance on youth-focused practices that nurture the journey to independent living, such as exploring educational opportunities, managing personal finances, and developing life skills.
  • Support service users in all aspects of their lives, including personal, emotional, physical, social, and vocational areas.
  • Facilitate and maintain relationships between service users and their families and friends.
  • Respect and understand the values that are important to service users and colleagues.
  • Encourage service users to make their own choices and support them in exploring new activities safely.
  • Adopt a flexible approach to work for the benefit of service users and colleagues.
  • Be prepared to work sleep shifts or waking nights as required.
  • Act as a positive role model for the staff team at all times.
  • Ensure the staff team receives the highest quality of supervision and mentoring.
  • Carry out all duties with diligence and pride.
  • Be accountable for the safety and well-being of young people, ensuring their best interests are always prioritized.
  • Assist with staff supervisions.
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
  • Monitor and adhere to budgetary constraints.
  • Ensure timely recording of mileage and submission of timesheets and expenses by team members.
  • Take responsibility for completing all assigned tasks efficiently and promptly.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check for child and adult workforce with barred list checks.

Applicants must declare any non-protected convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended).



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