Lead Extra Care Scheme Manager — Inspire Care Team

RGIT Australia; Pennington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Local travel allowance

Job summary

SCA (Social Care in Action) is seeking a Scheme Manager – Extra Care to oversee Barfields Court, Lymington, and lead a team of Care Workers. You will manage day-to-day operations, deliver person-centred care, and ensure residents’ independence and dignity.

We require supervisory experience in health or social care, NVQ Level 3 in Social Care, and strong leadership, safeguarding and care-planning skills. The role includes 9am-5pm Monday to Friday with on-call duties and a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervisory/management role within health or social care.
• NVQ Level 3 in Social Care or equivalent.
• Knowledge of personalised care planning and safeguarding.
• Ability to use care management software and maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
• Experience in Extra Care or supported housing environments.
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act and Data Protection.
• Proven ability to manage rotas and conduct performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Managing care delivery, support plans, and wellbeing checks.
• Leading and supporting a team of Care Workers, including training, supervision and appraisals.
• Overseeing the electronic care management system, care records and safeguarding processes.
• Ensuring staffing levels meet customer needs 24/7 without reliance on agency staff.
• Collaborating with housing providers, families, health professionals and social workers.
• Promoting resident engagement through activities and community links.
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory and health & safety standards.
• Participation in the Extra Care out-of-hours on call rota is an essential requirement of the role, for which an additional on call payment is made.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Communication

Care planning

Team leadership

Empathy & person-centred care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Social Care

Tools

Care management software

Record keeping

Job description

SCA (Social Care in Action) is seeking a Scheme Manager – Extra Care to oversee Barfields Court, Lymington, and lead a team of Care Workers. You will manage day-to-day operations, deliver person-centred care, and ensure residents’ independence and dignity.

We require supervisory experience in health or social care, NVQ Level 3 in Social Care, and strong leadership, safeguarding and care-planning skills. The role includes 9am-5pm Monday to Friday with on-call duties and a DBS check.