Assistant Care Manager

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading charity as an Assistant Care Manager at Hagley Road Retirement Village, Birmingham. This role involves managing Care Assistants, supporting residents with personalized care plans, and fostering communication. Your leadership will help create a positive living environment for older adults. Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave (FTE)

Buy and Sell Holiday

Free Life Insurance

Cycle2work Scheme

Attendance Reward

Free Use of Onsite Gym

Up to 9% employer pension contribution

Blue Light Card discounts

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team within a similar environment.
• Strong communication skills essential for supporting residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Care Assistants and ensure correct procedures are followed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain individual care and support plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Education

NVQ / QCF Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

If you have care experience and are looking for your next challenge to utilize your leadership skills, then look no further!

We have a fantastic Assistant Care Manager opportunity available at our Hagley Road Retirement Village, based in Birmingham. You will join us for 30 hours per week, on a permanent contract. You will receive a competitive hourly rate of £15.45 per hour (£24,167 pa, pro rata of FTE) plus an excellent benefits package which includes:

• 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
• Buy And Sell Holiday
• Free Life Insurance
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Attendance Reward
• Free Use of Onsite Gym
• Up to 9% employer pension contribution (5% employee)
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance

All candidates will need to be fully flexible across a 7-day rota system, which will be given in advance, and will be expected to work early/late shifts and alternate weekends as required to meet the needs of the domiciliary care service.

Here at ExtraCare, we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly create ‘better lives for older people’. We are committed to offering fulfilling and worthwhile careers to all our staff – enabling you to deliver the quality of service we promise.

What will you do as our Assistant Care Manager?

• Manage a team of Care Assistants and ensure correct procedures are followed
• Develop, implement, and maintain individual care and support plans
• Provide residents and relatives with an effective communication network
• Ensure residents are encouraged to reach their optimum level of independence
• Ensure all administrative systems are implemented effectively

Our ideal Assistant Care Manager will have:

• An NVQ / QCF Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or will be happy to work towards this qualification)
• Experience in managing a team within a similar environment
• Exceptional communication skills
• This role would ideally suit an experienced Care Supervisor, Care Co-ordinator, Care Manager, Care Team Leader, or ExtraCare Housing Manager looking for a new challenge.

ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.

ExtraCare does not participate in the current UK Visa Sponsorship scheme, and we are not able to facilitate sponsorship.

Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact on the lives of others as our Assistant Care Manager.

ExtraCare reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.