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Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting for an Assistant Manager – Supported Housing, on a permanent full-time basis based in Downpatrick with a salary of £30,000 per year.

Our client has supported people with learning disabilities to live their lives to the fullest, for over 30 years, helping people to achieve their own independence by receiving the very best in high-quality, person-centred care.

Responsibilities:

With a full copy of the Job Duties and Person Spec available on request you will:

• Manage the delivery of a supported living service in accordance with all the client’s objectives and standards, ensuring this provides maximum benefit to service users.
• Manage the service in the absence of the Service Manager, working closely with the Senior Management Team.
• Line manage a team of Senior Support Workers and liaise with other professionals.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years previous management experience within a social care setting.
• QCF (NVQ) Level 5 in Care (Adults) or currently completing NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Adults)
• Experience working with adults who have a learning disability.
• Experience working in a Supported Housing Environment
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to confidently lead and develop a team
• Access to a car with a full, clean driving licence
• Excellent IT and report-writing skills

Benefits:

• £30,000 starting, per year
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clear career progression paths and development

For more information on this excellent opportunity please submit your CV to Wes via the link below or contact Wes on 02891 422 191/07551 284 326

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