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Assistant Manager (social care)

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Job Description - Assistant Manager (social care)




Assistant Manager (Day Services) – 6 Month Contract








Location: Park View, Monkspath Hall Road, Solihull, B91 3LU



Rate: £25.25 per hour (Umbrella)



Contract: 6 Month Contract



Hours: Full Time







Working Hours:




  • Monday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

  • Tuesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

  • Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

  • Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

  • Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm




(30-minute unpaid break daily)







Working Pattern: Fully Onsite - No Hybrid Working



DBS: Enhanced Adult DBS Required



Interview: Face-to-Face



Start Date: ASAP



Pay: Bi-weekly







Summary








Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is in search of a skilled Assistant Manager to contribute to the provision of exceptional Day Services for adults with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, and Older Adults. In collaboration with the Service Manager, you will be instrumental in ensuring that services are tailored to individual needs, focused on outcomes, and delivered with the utmost quality. Your role will involve overseeing Day Service Coordinators and support teams, fostering excellence, performance, and ongoing enhancement of the service.







Responsibilities









  • Act as a deputy for the Service Manager when necessary.

  • Manage the daily operations of Day Services.

  • Supervise and guide a team of Day Service Coordinators.

  • Lead and support staff teams in service delivery.

  • Ensure services align with the individual needs and goals of service users.

  • Advocate for person-centred care and superior service provision.

  • Contribute to service development and continuous improvement efforts.

  • Evaluate service quality through audits, reviews, and performance metrics.

  • Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.

  • Cultivate positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and partner organizations.

  • Assist in maintaining safe, efficient, and responsive services.




Essential



Requirements



Requirements:








  • Leadership or supervisory experience in Adult Social Care, Day Services, Learning Disability Services, or similar fields.

  • Experience working with adults with:

    • Learning Disabilities

    • Physical Disabilities

    • Older Adults


  • Strong leadership and people management capabilities.

  • Experience in staff supervision and service delivery support.

  • Knowledge of person-centred care and outcome-focused support.

  • Experience in monitoring service quality and performance.

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary setting.

  • Enhanced Adult DBS.




Desirable









  • Previous experience as an Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager.

  • Experience within Local Authority Adult Services.

  • Familiarity with social care legislation and best practices.

  • Experience in conducting audits and quality assurance activities.




Important Information








Successful applicants will need to provide information supporting Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's efforts in fraud prevention and detection. This information may be processed by the Council's Internal Audit Services and shared with the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) for data matching purposes.







What's on Offer?









  • £25.25 per hour (Umbrella)

  • 6 Month Contract

  • Fully Onsite Role

  • Enhanced Adult DBS Required

  • Location: Solihull

  • Face-to-Face Interview Process

  • Immediate Start Available

  • Opportunity to lead and support a well-established Adult Day Service.

  • A meaningful role that positively impacts the lives of vulnerable adults.




This position is ideal for individuals with experience as an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Day Services Manager, Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Adult Services Coordinator, Learning Disabilities Team Leader, or Care Services Manager.



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