Assistant Service Manager - Woking, Guildford and Cranleigh

Mencap · Guildford, South East

Assistant Service Manager - Woking, Guildford and Cranleigh at Mencap, based in Guildford, South East. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Guildford, South East
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
21 Nov 2026
Sector
Retail & Customer Service

Reference https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/vacancies/36663/assistant-service-manager--woking-gui

About the role

  • Department: - Personal Support
  • Location: - Woking
  • Vacancy Type: - Fixed-Term Contract
  • Salary Details: - £27,865 per annum (pro rata) + excellent benefits
  • Job Advert: -

    Fixed Term Contract (6 months) - Assistant Service Manager

    Woking, Guildford & Cranleigh

    We are looking for an Assistant Service Manager to join our person-centered services working across Woking, Guildford and Cranleigh where we support people with a learning disability. This is a fixed term role lasting 6 months.

    You will support the Service Manager and ensure the continued smooth operation of these supported living services by undertaking a range of management tasks to support the team, and the people living there.

    If you know how to lead and inspire people, enjoy developing a team working culture, have excellent communication skills and an ambition to succeed personally and for the organisation then we would love to hear from you!

    The role involves supporting the Service Manager by undertaking agreed management tasks across four supported living services:

    • Promoting a team culture where the team are confident in being accountable and making decisions.
    • Supporting the team to be compliant in their induction and training.
    • Undertaking effective and agreed performance reviews for team members.
    • Leading on the review and implementation of support planning, risk assessment and outcome-based support on the What Matters Most app.
    • Contributing to and overseeing systems and records that support health and safety and maintenance of service environment as required.
    • Contributing to the monitoring and completion of management reporting systems regarding safeguarding and quality assurance.
    • Contributing to monitoring and completion of administration systems such as rota management and payroll data.
    • Completing regular medication audits
    • Completing regular finance checks
    • Working closely with social workers, healthcare professionals, local authorities, families, and other agencies to coordinate support.

    This line management role can involve occasional weekend or shift hours to ensure service compliance.

    This role is on a fixed term contract for six months. 37.5 hours per week.

    The role will challenge, excite and will never be dull but it will be truly rewarding. If you are looking for that next exciting career development opportunity, then this could be the one you have been looking for.

    * An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate

    Job ID: 36663

Reference: https://jobs.mencap.org.uk/vacancies/36663/assistant-service-manager--woking-gui · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via Mencap

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