Step Up as an Assistant Locality Manager in Sheffield (6 Month Fixed Term)
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week (6 Month Fixed Term)
Salary: £31,773.07 per year
Location: Sheffeild S2
Are you ready to elevate your career in support work? If you’re passionate about person-centred care and looking to take on more responsibility while continuing to make a direct impact, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Join our growing team in Sheffield as an Assistant Locality Manager and support individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and complex health needs in living their best lives.
Salary and Schedule
- Annual Salary: £31,463.34, including a basic salary of £28,884.61 plus an additional 10% annual allowance for 22.5 hours off rota (£2888.46).
- Work Schedule: This is a full-time position with 37.5 hours per week. You will spend 22.5 hours in the office and be required to be on call. The role includes working flexibly on the rota that covers days, sleepovers, waking nights, and weekends.
What You'll Do
- Lead and Inspire: Work alongside the Locality Manager to motivate your team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care that aligns with Dimensions' values and standards
- Collaborate: Build strong relationships with relatives and external agencies such as health professionals, social workers, and advocates to meet the unique needs of the people we support.
- Manage and Plan: Oversee service budgets, recruit new team members, and manage person-centred rotas to ensure efficient and effective support.
- Be a Role Model: Lead by example, setting a positive tone and demonstrating best practices in all aspects of care and support.
- Hands-On Support: Continue to provide direct support during your on-rota hours, keeping you connected with the rewarding aspects of your work.
Who Are We Looking For?
- Experience: Proven track record in supporting individuals with learning disabilities & autism,
- Skills: Exceptional ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, delegate responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge: Up-to-date with the personalisation agenda and Active Support provision.
- Personality: Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with the people we support, their families, colleagues, and external agencies.
- Commitment: Willingness to work towards a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care/Leadership and Management for Care Services.
Why Choose Dimensions?
- Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized as one of the UK’s best workplaces in the ‘super large’ category by the Great Place to Work Institute seven years in a row.
- Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave.
- Career Development: Access paid training and opportunities to further your career through funded accredited courses.
- Well-Being Focus: Benefit from our comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network.
- Values-Driven: Join a team that puts people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do.
- Referral Bonus: Receive a £200 bonus if you refer a friend and they’re successfully employed.
- Additional Perks: Enjoy the Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships.
Additional Details
- Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed upon receipt and interviews will continue until positions are filled.
- Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned.
- DBS Disclosure: An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Dimensions.
- Inclusive Workforce: We welcome applications from everyone with the right to work in the UK and value diversity in our workforce.
- Disability Confident: We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
- BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos are available for all of our recruitment communications.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and join a team that values you and the incredible work you do!
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