Inspiring Day Centre Manager - Part-Time Elder Care

The Foxhall Centre Lavender Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Foxhall Centre Lavender Trust in Ipswich, Suffolk, is seeking an inspirational Day Centre Manager to lead our small team and oversee operations during our current 3-day opening schedule (Tuesday to Thursday). You will ensure a safe, welcoming environment and manage daily packages including social activities, a two-course lunch, and essential care support such as medication assistance.

The role requires proven management experience in adult social care, a dementia-care background, and

Qualifications

• Proven management or leadership experience in adult social care or day care.
• Strong expertise in elderly care and dementia support.
• Up-to-date safeguarding and medication management knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations during 3-day opening (Tue-Thu).
• Manage a team of care staff and volunteers.
• Plan person-centred activities and care plans for varied abilities.
• Liaise with family members, Adult Community Services and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain records and ensure health, safety, safeguarding and food hygiene standards.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Medication management knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3/4 or Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

The Foxhall Centre Lavender Trust in Ipswich, Suffolk, is seeking an inspirational Day Centre Manager to lead our small team and oversee operations during our current 3-day opening schedule (Tuesday to Thursday). You will ensure a safe, welcoming environment and manage daily packages including social activities, a two-course lunch, and essential care support such as medication assistance.

The role requires proven management experience in adult social care, a dementia-care background, and