Assistant Manager – Casual

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Ryde; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Local Government pension scheme

Disounted Solent ferry travel

Island bus network discount

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking permit

Discounted gym membership

Relocation scheme up to £8,000

Travel allowance

Job summary

Isle of Wight Council is seeking a Casual Assistant Manager for the Adelaide Reablement Resource Centre in Ryde. The role involves overseeing shifts, delivering person-centred care, and managing tasks to support the care team.

A Level 3 qualification is essential, with Level 4/5 desirable. Full training and supervision are provided, with staff benefits and opportunities for progression within a supportive council environment.

Qualifications

• A Level 4/5 diploma in Health and Social Care is desirable, however a Level 3 is essential.
• Literacy, numeracy and IT skills are required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shifts to ensure high standards of care delivery.
• Undertake medication administration as part of duties.
• Carry out a range of management tasks to support operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Prioritisation

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Level 4/5 Health & Social Care Diploma

Job description

Casual contract 0 / varied hours per week

Following significant investment, our newly refurbished Adelaide Resource Centre in Ryde is looking for Casual Assistant Managers.

Are you looking to work in care in a non- traditional fashion? The Isle of Wight Council are looking to recruit an Assistant Manager to join The Adelaide Reablement Resource Centre on a casual contract.

Reablement is a targeted, person centred delivery of care focussing on working with Individuals to identify and reach their own goals, supporting them on their journey to regaining Independence. The start of that journey begins in our bedded Resource Centre where you will enjoy a rewarding, dynamic and versatile role,

working alongside the individuals who use our service, colleagues, and a variety of other Professionals along the way. As an Assistant Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing shifts ensuring excellent standards of care delivery, undertaking medication administration, and a range of Management tasks.

A Level 4/5 diploma in Health and Social Care is desirable, however a Level 3 is essential as is a willingness to learn and an appropriate range of literacy, numeracy, and IT skills. You will have excellent Leadership and communication skills, a passion for people and the ability to prioritise workloads in a busy environment. You will be supported with full training, regular structured supervision and development opportunities.

We are committed to ensuring all staff recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and that there are processes in place to safeguard individuals who access services in their areas.

We work closely with local partners and are responsible for ensuring that effective systems are in place to safeguard adults and children at risk.

For further information, please contact the Goulding’s on 01983 433192 and request to speak to the Deputy or Registered Manager.

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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Company: Isle of Wight Council

Salary: Grade 9, £18.44 per hour + Shift allowance & standby allowance

Location: Ryde, Isle of Wight

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Safeguarding

Job Role: Manager