Job Description

The Assistant Manager will provide proactive leadership to the team, and be reactive to the ever-changing demands of the day-to-day requirements of the business.

There will be delegated responsibilities such as line management of a small team, responsibility for the Health & Safety function across the business and supporting with performance and absence management for example.

Home Support Matters is always looking for opportunities to grow and diversify within the health and social care sector, so we are looking for an individual who shares our ambition for the future. We are a small but cohesive and supportive team within Home Support Matters; a sister company to the wider Independence Matters Group.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience within this sector and wishes to progress their career into a management role. There are opportunities for training and development to level 5 Management in Health & Social Care if the successful candidate does not already have this qualification.

The Assistant Manager position is new to Homes Support Matters and we are looking for an individual who can demonstrate good leadership and communication skills, and are able to demonstrate they are proactive and able to work both autonomously and as a team player.

Due to the nature of the industry, it is essential that they have worked within health and social care previously and can demonstrate flexibility with the demands presented within the sector. It is critical that the Assistant Manager is able to risk assess day to day issues and safely and proactively support the team with their decision-making.

Assistant Manager | Leadership | Management | Level 5 Management in Health & Social Care | Care | Social Care | Support | People Management | Staff Development | Health Care | IT Literate | Health & Safety | Risk Assessment | Budget Analysis

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Evidence of management/leadership. Proven people management skills and experience. Experience of working within the health & social care sector. Excellent administrative and IT skills. Computer literacy, Excel, Work, e-mail etc. Excellent understanding of English language both written and spoken. Car driver with clean driving licence. Desirable Skills Level 5 Management in Health & Social Care - willing to work towards. Good understanding of Health & Safety at Work. Good understanding of Data Protection legislation. Experience of working within a regulatory environment. Proven background of strong customer ethos and commitment to quality standards. Competent level of financial awareness and ability to understand and react to budget analysis.