Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager (Temporary) – Learning Disabilities Adult Day Service Location: Ringwood, Hampshire Contract: Temporary Assignment (up to 10 weeks) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Pay Rate: £17.70 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager to provide temporary cover within a Learning Disabilities Adult Day Service in Ringwood, Hampshire. Working closely with the Registered Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing the daily operation of the service, ensuring activities are well organised, staff are effectively supported, and service users receive high-quality, person-centred support. This is a hands-on management position suited to someone who has previously held responsibility for supporting the operational management of a care service and leading staff teams. Key Responsibilities • Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day running of the service. • Coordinate daily schedules, activities, staffing allocations, and service delivery. • Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to the staff team. • Ensure the service maintains high standards of care and support. • Monitor staff performance and support with managing operational issues as they arise. • Assist with rota management, workforce planning, and service organisation. • Promote a positive, inclusive, and person-centred culture. • Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements are consistently met. • Work collaboratively with service users, families, staff, and external professionals. Essential Requirements • Previous experience in an Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Care Coordinator, or similar operational management role within adult social care. • Demonstrable experience of leading and supervising staff teams. • Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities. • Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and support the smooth running of a busy service. • Good knowledge of safeguarding, person-centred care, and relevant care standards. Desirable • Full UK driving licence. • Access to your own vehicle. • Relevant Health and Social Care qualification (Level 3 or above). Please Note This position requires applicants to have previous experience in a role involving operational leadership, staff management, and service coordination. Candidates whose experience is limited solely to frontline support positions without management or coordination responsibilities are unlikely to meet the requirements of this role. What's on Offer? • £17.70 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay). • Full-time hours, Monday to Friday. • A rewarding opportunity to support a specialist learning disabilities service. • Supportive management team and positive working environment. • Immediate start available for the right candidate.