Assistant Service Manager

Assistant Service ManagerLocation: Margate An opportunity is available for an Assistant Service Manager to help lead a service where individuals are supported to live the life they want to live. This role focuses on maintaining a safe and enabling environment while ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory guidance, good practice, and relevant legislation.Role PurposeThe purpose of this role is to assist with the management and leadership of the service, reflecting a mission of brighter futures and better lives. You will remain ready and willing to act on behalf of the Service Manager when they are unavailable. In CQC registered locations, you will understand Registered Manager responsibilities to ensure legal requirements are met.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership Support: Manage and lead the service alongside the Service ManagerPeople Support: Work with families and multi-disciplinary teams to reduce health inequalities and achieve the best possible measurable outcomes for the people supported.Financial Management: Participate in the budget-setting process and monitor financial performance via monthly accounts.Operational Efficiency: Manage labor costs through effective rostering and minimizing agency use.Performance Management: Proactively identify and resolve staff performance or behavior that falls below organizational standards.Compliance: Ensure all training within the service is fully compliant and that statutory requirements, such as Health and Safety and CQC, ..... full job details .....