Extra Care Scheme Manager

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Scheme Manager for Extra Care to lead and inspire a dedicated team of carers. This role is pivotal in ensuring that care is delivered with dignity, respect, and in line with best practices. You will foster a positive and inclusive culture, empowering both staff and service users to thrive. With a commitment to continuous improvement and personal development, you will play a key role in shaping the future of care delivery. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the leadership skills to guide a motivated team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training and career development opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to 'We Care' employee benefits platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Provision of mobile phone and necessary tech

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing a motivated care team.
• Understanding of human rights and their impact on care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to care staff.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and legislative requirements.
• Champion person-centred care and safeguard service users.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Person-centred care

Health & Safety compliance

Cultural competence

Education

QF Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Cera's vision is to empower people to live their best lives, in their own home, through the use of technology, professional care, and support. Joining Cera, you are contributing to making this vision a reality. The work you do promotes the dignity, respect, independence, and choice of our service users, enabling you to make a real difference.

We are changing the way people receive care by empowering our professional carers with insight and improved decision-making. Our technology enables carers to focus on what they do best: care.

The Role

We're looking for a Scheme Manager for Extra Care to become an ambassador for Cera and an extension of our family. You will be responsible for providing leadership, support, and supervision to the care staff within Cera, ensuring care is provided according to current best practices, policies, procedures, standards, legislative requirements, and regulations under the direction of the Registered Manager. Communication and influencing leadership are vital in this role.

What we're looking for

• Understanding of human rights and their impact on care delivery.
• Respect and uphold a professional, open, positive, and inclusive culture where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, regardless of culture, religion, age, race, sexual orientation, gender, or disability.
• Foster an environment where staff contribute to the efficient running of the service.
• Support a culture where concerns can be raised and acted upon.
• Ensure Service Users are central to care, with their wishes and preferences enhancing their wellbeing.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of the individuals we support.
• Champion person-centred care, respecting individuals' decisions and choices.
• Commit to improving outcomes for people who use and work for the service.
• Induct and orientate new employees, adapting approaches based on individual needs and experience within care and the Extra Care setting.
• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety policies and procedures, maintaining a safe environment.
• Collaborate with landlords and housing teams to ensure consistent service and safety standards.

Learning & Reflection

• Develop self and others, and support continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ideally possess QF Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards it.
• Experience leading and developing a professional, motivated team.
• Experience with service users with additional support needs.

Additional Benefits

• Training and career development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to 'We Care' employee benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Provision of mobile phone and necessary tech.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.