Care Manager

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A city council in Scotland is seeking a professional to provide comprehensive community care services. The position requires a BA in Social Work or equivalent and registration with a relevant professional body. Key responsibilities include assessing needs and managing diverse demands, as well as building effective relationships with service users and professionals. The role offers a salary range of £40,040 - £45,246 per year and encourages flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Disability Confident Employer status

Guaranteed interview schemes for eligible applicants

Qualifications

• At least one of the following: BA Social Work or equivalent or a professional qualification in OT or Nursing.
• Registration with relevant professional body – i.e., SSSC, NMC, or BHPC.
• PVG membership is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive community care services to individuals and families.
• Promote understanding in assessment processes.
• Act as designated lead professional in assessments.

Skills

Assessing and implementing interagency plans

Building relationships and communication

Interviewing and assessment skills

Planning and decision-making

Mentoring and supporting new staff

Education

BA Social Work or equivalent

Registration with relevant professional body

Job description

Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Foresterhill Aberdeen, AB25 2ZN

Salary: £40,040 - £45,246 per year dependent on experience

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that from 1 April 2023, roles requiring PVG membership will require candidates to cover the cost. This applies only to roles with a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above, including teaching roles and jobs at Grade 12 and above (currently £32,555 per annum / £16.92 per hour).

The Council will initially pay for the PVG membership, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members or £59 for non-members. This cost will be deducted from the employee’s first full month’s salary.

Job Purpose:
To provide comprehensive, intensive community care services to individuals, their families, and carers as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary team. The role involves promoting involvement in and understanding of assessment processes, including crisis/urgent, short-term, or planned longer-term interventions for individuals with complex health and social care needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

At least one of the following:
• BA Social Work or equivalent, or a professional qualification in OT or Nursing (1st level registration RGN with community experience)
• Registration with relevant professional body – i.e., SSSC, NMC, or BHPC
• PVG

Key Skills and Demonstrations:

• Acting as designated lead professional in assessing and implementing interagency plans
• Managing risk and balancing conflicting demands
• Building relationships and effective communication with service users, staff, carers, and professionals
• Interviewing, investigation, and assessment skills (including finance)
• Planning, decision-making, and counselling skills
• Reviewing, evaluating, report writing, and record keeping
• Commitment to high-quality, person-centred customer service
• Compliance with health and safety policies and legislation
• Managing priorities, time, and meeting deadlines
• Mentoring and supporting new staff and students

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We offer flexible working arrangements to suit both employees and the organization.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process, contact [e-mail].

We are a forces-friendly employer, signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For inquiries related to the armed forces, contact [e-mail].

We offer guaranteed interview schemes for applicants who meet minimum criteria and are disabled, care-experienced aged 16-29, aged 16-24 living in Aberdeen or attending an Aberdeen City Council school, have completed a Foundation Apprenticeship, or are New Scots aged 16-24.