Care Manager

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To provide support to the Associate Case Managers in managing the delivery of care to our clients in the community. The post holder will be required to undertake delegated tasks in managing the care teams who are directly recruited to individual clients.

Bush Care Solutions are a Care Quality Commission regulated support function of Bush and Co Rehabilitation. The Post Holder will be required to ensure that all regulatory standards are upheld and that the care delivered meets the key lines of enquiry. Tasks will involve supporting the case managers in managing their teams, assessing new referrals from case managers, ensuring documentation is in place and completed accurately, identifying training needs for support workers, and adhering to Policies and Procedures.

Whilst there may be some on-call requirements this is for distance support only. This is an exciting role for experienced care staff who may be looking for a new challenge, it will be home based with some requirements to attend care settings and occasionally head office which is based in Daventry.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

1. Transcribing MAR charts for Case Managers
2. Completing delegated care tasks from Case Managers
3. Completing audits of specific cases
4. Ensure all care documentation is up to date and completed to the relevant standards
5. Assessing new referrals and identifying care needs
6. Supporting in the recruitment of the team
7. Completing risk assessments
8. Care planning
9. Attending multi-disciplinary team meetings
10. Compiling data and identifying trends
11. Supporting with safeguarding meetings
12. Holding a small case load of directly recruited care cases.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• IT skills - Outlook, Word, Excel
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Strong administrative & time management skills
• Strong healthcare background
• NVQ level 3 in Care or equivalent
• Full Driving licence and Access to a vehicle
• Knowledge of CQC standards
• A passion for person-centred care
• Experience of working in community care would be desirable

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Integrity
• Approachable
• Attention to detail
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work under own initiative
• Curious to challenge the status quo
• Unified in working together for the same goals and vision
• Driven to achieve, succeed and progress
• Passionate about our customers, our business and personal performance

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• A competitive salary
• The opportunity to join an established dynamic multi-disciplinary team
• Support and mentoring through Bush & Co's training team
• Excellent CPD opportunities and peer networking
• Regular clinical supervision
• Home working, with associated travel