Assistant Locality Manager

Assistant Locality Manager/ Team Leader

Stowmarket, Suffolk

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

£26,632.52 per annum

Our team in Suffolk is growing, and we have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven person who is passionate about person-centred care to join us as an Assistant Locality Manager externally known as Team leader/ Assistant Manager and/or Care Supervisor. 

Purpose of the role:

As an integral part of the local management team, the assistant locality manager will support the locality manager to ensure we provide a high-quality service to the people we support. You will work closely with your manager to ensure that services within your locality are delivered in a way that puts the people we support at the centre of their support by  promoting: rights, choice, dignity, and diversity, which  follows our principles of personalised services.

You will undertake a variety of delegated management tasks to be performed during your off-rota time (15 hours per week) and will deputise for the locality manager during her absence. This role is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within the management sector whilst spending time working within services providing hands on support. Whatever your preference, this is a great opportunity not to be missed!

About you

You already have proven professional qualities, including:

• Experience of working with people with a wide range of needs - for example, autism and complex learning disabilities
• Experience supporting people who display behaviours that others may find challenging
• The ability to prioritise workload, manage your own time, delegate tasks and meet deadlines
• Up-to-date knowledge of the personalisation agenda and Active Support provision
• The personality to develop positive working relationships across Dimensions – including the people we support, their families, internal colleagues and external agencies
• The willingness to work towards a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care/Leadership and Management for Care Services

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer ongoing development opportunities and the strongest possible prospects, plus a range of great benefits including:

• Up to 35 days’ annual leave entitlement(including bank holidays)
• Staff discount shopping scheme ‘Rewarding Dimensions’
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Qualification scheme
• Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'

The total annual pay for the role is currently £26,632.52, made up of a basic salary of £24,774.44 plus an additional 15% annual allowance of £1858.08

Apply now

Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled. 

• An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
• We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce
• As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
• As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
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