Job Description

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Temporary Assistant Service Manager

Tower Hamlets (6 months)

A great opportunity has arisen for a Temporary Assistant Service Manager to join our person-centred service in Tower Hamlets. The position is full time, 37.5 hours a week. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and experience in a management role for a 6-month period. 

You will be supporting the Service Manager in the continued smooth operation of these complex needs and autism services by undertaking agreed management tasks. We are looking for someone with fresh ideas, who is energetic, passionate, trustworthy and forward thinking.

An understanding of autism and complex behaviours is desirable for us to be able to meet the needs of the people we support at the service effectively.

In addition to undertaking managerial tasks you would also still do some front line work with the people we support and act as a role model, demonstrating good practice to other members of the team.

You will need to be able to demonstrate Mencap’s core values in all that you do.  You will also need to demonstrate your professionalism, ability to work under pressure, priorities your workload and follow Mencap policies and procedures. 

If you know how to lead and inspire people, enjoy developing a team working culture, have excellent communication skills and an ambition to succeed personally and for the organisation, we would love to hear from you!

*All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references.

Job ID 33186

Benefits

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.

About Mencap

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