Assistant Manager - Supported Living

Making Space Charity; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity available for a FULL TIME Assistant Manager to join the team at our new service Inspiring Minds based in Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 1UG.

The Inspiring Minds service is a recovery and rehabilitation supported living service in Lancashire. The service is due to open mid June, with staff induction planned for the 1st June.

Hours: 39 weekly

Salary: £29,101.80 per annum

The hours will be Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, with cover required at weekends and for sleep-ins as and when required.

At Making Space, we are a team driven by a strong set of company values that guide us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve in our community.

Our values of Kind Hearts, Tailor Making, Dreaming Big, Having Courage, and Being Ready are at the core of everything we do.

At Making Space, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our care. We live and breathe our core values and are looking for likeminded individuals to join our team on our mission to make a positive impact on those in our community who need us most.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of teams across either a single or multiple service locations within a defined geographical area, ensuring that the service is provided in line with organisational requirements and commissioning agreements.

As an Assistant Manager, you will be a role model for inclusion and diversity, ensuring that Making Space values are lived through the day-to-day practice of the post holder and the team, whilst maintaining the highest possible standards of care, support, and customer care.

So, if you're looking for a job where you can make a real difference in people's lives and join a team of passionate professionals, then apply now for further details.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is an essential criterion for this position; NVQ Level 5 is desirable.

Experience of working in a relevant care setting is desirable, providing a person-centered approach.

On joining Making Space, you will be supported step by step with on-the-job training as well as the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications if desired and required for your role.

We are seeking individuals who can showcase that their personal values align with ours here at Making Space.

Benefits

We are constantly reviewing our benefits packages to ensure our employees are receiving the very best company perks, and we are always seeking out further additions.

Our current benefits include:

• Wagestream – Access up to 30% of your wages as you earn,
• Lifestyle benefits through Bravo Benefits and Health service discounts
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays subject to contract
• We pay double time for Xmas day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day
• Our employees can buy and sell up to 2 weeks holiday – statutory limits apply
• Access to our library of learning through our e-portal
• Want to upskill? We will invest in you and provide you with qualifications in level 2-6 in Health and Social Care, Management, Admin plus other continuous professional development should you wish to further your career within Social Care.
• We invest heavily in your career progression; did you know at least half of our senior posts are filled internally through promotion.
• Travel schemes including cycle to work, car maintenance, and 40p per mile travel expenses.
• We run a colleague engagement hub with monthly and annual colleague awards
• Pension Scheme 3% employer contribution as a minimum
• Paid Sick leave

Successful applicants will be subject to employment checks, including DBS and references checks and provided with safeguarding training. Making Space is an equal opportunities employer.

We can only accept applications from those who are legally entitled to live and work within the United Kingdom.