Assistant Care Manager

Lancashire County Council; Bonds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the United Kingdom is looking for an Assistant Care Manager to provide exceptional support to older adults. This role requires NVQ level 2 in health and social care and experience in team leadership. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality care and will be supported through training and career progression. Competitive salary and benefits are offered by the organization, aiming to create an inclusive and supportive environment for both staff and service users.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Great staff benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care.
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care required.

Responsibilities

• Support older people to live their lives their way.
• Coordinate care services across multiple locations.
• Ensure high quality standards in care delivery.

Skills

Leading a team

Coaching

Motivating team

Education

NVQ level 2 in health and social care

Willingness to complete NVQ level 3

Job description

Job Description

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Assistant Care Manager

Older People Care Services Vision ' To be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion to live their life their way'

Do you want to make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? We are looking for people that have the right values, attitude, and behaviours to join our team and we are currently recruiting for an Assistant Care Manager.

As Assistant Care Manager, you will need to hold an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to complete NVQ level 3 within twelve months of your start date. In addition, you will have experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care. We will also pay for your training and offer opportunities to progress!

Rota

• Week1: Monday 09:00 - 16.30
• Week1: Tuesday 08:00 - 15.30
• Week1: Wednesday 08:00 - 15.30
• Week1: Saturday 08:00 - 15.30
• Week2: Sunday 08:00 - 15.30
• Week2: Tuesday 09:00 - 16.30
• Week2: Wednesday 15:00 - 22.00
• Week2: Thursday 15:00 - 22.00
• Week2: Friday 15:00 - 22.00
• Week3: Monday 08:00 - 15.30
• Week3: Wednesday 09:00 - 16.30
• Week3: Thursday 08:00 - 15.30
• Week3: Saturday 15:00 - 22.00
• Week4: Sunday 15:00 - 22.00
• Week4: Tuesday 09:00 - 16.30
• Week4: Wednesday 15:00 - 22.00
• Week4: Thursday 15:00 - 22.00
• Week4: Friday 15:00 - 22.00

Our committed team provides care to more than 1,000 adults across Lancashire. It runs 16 Care Homes and 13 Day Centres where the team provides support for older people, adults living with dementia and their families. We have recently been awarded the national Customer Service Excellence Standard and received special recognition for our hard work.

We offer all the training and support you need to reach your full potential. We will begin by supporting you through your induction. The Care Certificate will form part of your comprehensive induction programme. We will also pay for your training and offer opportunities to progress!

Lancashire County Council offer competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and great staff benefits.

If you want to support Older People to live their lives their way, we would like to hear from you.

For more information about our roles visit our careers website to browse our current vacancies: Jobs, employment and volunteering - Lancashire County Council

Please ensure you complete the experience and education sections in the application to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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