Assistant Care Manager | Meadowfield Residential Care Home| Fulwood

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading county council is seeking compassionate individuals for a part-time role supporting older adults in their care homes. The position offers competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those needing assistance. Candidates should be NVQ qualified in health and social care and possess strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Amazing staff benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Opportunities to progress

Pay Award Pending

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in health and social care.
• Willing to complete NVQ Level 3 within twelve months.
• Experience leading, coaching, and motivating a team.

Responsibilities

• Support older people to live their lives their way.
• Lead and motivate a team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Team Coaching

Motivation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Willingness to complete NVQ Level 3

Job description

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Job Description

Salary: £27,269 - £31,067 per annum | Type: Permanent, Part Time, 35 hours per week | Pro Rata

This part-time role is not open to international sponsorship.

Do you want to make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? We are looking for individuals with the right values, attitude, and behaviors to join our team. If you want to support older people to live their lives their way, we would like to hear from you.

Role Requirements

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in health and social care
• Willing to complete NVQ Level 3 within twelve months of start date
• Experience leading, coaching, and motivating a team to deliver high-quality care

We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Amazing staff benefits
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Opportunities to progress
• Pay Award Pending

For more details, please refer to the job description and personal specification.

Our team provides care to over 1,000 adults across Lancashire, supporting older people, adults living with dementia, and their families through 16 Care Homes and 13 Day Centres.

Our vision: "To be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion to live their life their way."

If you wish to learn more about the role and shifts available, please contact Chloe Walmsley at 01772 864 881 for an informal discussion.

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

This position is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Successful applicants will need to apply for a DBS disclosure. Further information is available on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

For more information about our roles, visit our careers website to browse current vacancies: Lancashire County Council Careers.