Lead Care Support Manager – Independence at Home

Brighton & Hove City Council; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Weekend/Bank holiday pay

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Supervision meetings

Staff benefits

Free uniform and PPE

Job summary

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a Care Support Manager for the Independence at Home Team. The role leads Home Care Support Workers, sets up person-centred care plans, and reviews service needs after re-ablement. You will ensure quality, meet CQC standards, and manage staff performance.

The post is based at Craven Vale with community visits, offering a competitive salary and a broad benefits package. Prior experience in care management and NVQ3 equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Social Care or Care management (NVQ3 or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Care Quality Commission regulations.
• Experience with vulnerable people with a variety of needs.
• Experience of support planning and risk assessment.
• Ability to supervise and performance manage staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with service users and professional colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of Home Care Support Workers working in the community providing care.
• Setting up person-centred care for service users, and ensuring they receive an effective, appropriate service that enables them to achieve and maintain independence, with dignity and choice.
• Reviewing service users’ needs after a period of re-ablement care and either discharging them, or, if necessary, organizing on-going, long-term care.
• Helping to lead the service to ensure we maintain a quality service that meets CQC regulations and provides value for money.

Skills

Care management knowledge

IT skills

Experience with vulnerable people

Risk assessment

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent

Tools

Care planning tools

Job description

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a Care Support Manager for the Independence at Home Team. The role leads Home Care Support Workers, sets up person-centred care plans, and reviews service needs after re-ablement. You will ensure quality, meet CQC standards, and manage staff performance.

The post is based at Craven Vale with community visits, offering a competitive salary and a broad benefits package. Prior experience in care management and NVQ3 equivalent is required.