Assistant Service Manager – Supported Living, Stockport

Ready to take the next step in your health and social care career?

Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Assistant Manager looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills and make a genuine difference?

We are recruiting for a passionate and motivated Assistant Service Manager to help lead a supported living service, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and additional support needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading by example, developing staff and delivering outstanding person-centred care.

The Role

As Assistant Service Manager, you'll work closely with the Service Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service, providing hands-on leadership and supporting a team to deliver safe, high-quality care.

You'll be a positive role model, helping to create an environment where both the people supported and your colleagues can thrive.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the Service Manager with the daily operation of the supported living service.
• Lead, motivate and mentor Support Workers to deliver exceptional person-centred support.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and positive outcomes for individuals.
• Assist with staff rotas, shift coordination and service planning.
• Support staff supervision, induction, training and development.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and support documentation are accurate and regularly reviewed.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, medication management and health and safety.
• Support compliance with CQC regulations and organisational policies.
• Liaise professionally with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Take responsibility for the service in the absence of the Service Manager.
• Participate in the on-call rota where required.

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in hearing from experienced Senior Support Workers and Team Leaders who are ready to take that next step.

Essential:

• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs.
• Previous experience leading shifts, mentoring colleagues or supporting a care team.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and person-centred care.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence using electronic care records and basic IT systems.
• A flexible, proactive and positive approach to supporting others.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins where required.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards an appropriate qualification.

Desirable:

• Previous experience as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader or Deputy Manager.
• Knowledge of CQC standards and regulated care services.
• Experience with Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Experience supporting staff supervision, rotas or service audits.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to progress your career into care management while remaining actively involved in supporting people to live independent and fulfilling lives.

You'll have the opportunity to develop your leadership experience, influence service quality and make a meaningful difference to the lives of the people you support.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced care professional with the confidence to lead, the compassion to support and the ambition to progress, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your supported living management career.