Assistant Care Manager

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

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an Assistant Care Manager at their retirement village in Birmingham. In this role, you will manage a team of Care Assistants and ensure exceptional service delivery. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and experience in a similar environment. The position requires flexibility with shifts across a 7-day rota. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave

Buy And Sell Holiday

Free Life Insurance

Cycle2work Scheme

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.
• Ability to develop and maintain care and support plans.
• Flexibility to work shifts across a 7-day rota.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Care Assistants and ensure procedures are followed.
• Implement and maintain individual care and support plans.
• Provide effective communication networks with residents and relatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Exceptional communication skills

Team management

Education

NVQ/QCF Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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If you have Care experience and you are looking for your next challenge when you can utilise 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
• 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 do 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.