Respite Assistant Service Manager - Lead Care Team

Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative; Brecon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

25 days annual leave rising to 30 days

Health and Wellbeing programme

Company pension

Benefits and discount platform

Job summary

Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative in Brecon and Churchstoke is seeking a Respite Assistant Service Manager to help make everyday remarkable for the people we support. You will work alongside the Service Manager to ensure a safe, caring service and to lead the team on a rota basis, including sleep-ins.

Applicants should have experience in social care for people with learning disabilities, Level 3 Health and Social Care (or working towards), a full driving licence and access to a car for travel to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with learning difficulties in a social care setting.
• Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or actively working towards).
• Strong caring nature to support others to live an enriched life and fulfil potential.
• Flexibility to work shifts and provide cover as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day running of the service in the Service Manager's absence.
• Provide leadership, manage staff, conduct appraisals and team meetings.
• Focus on achieving the highest levels of independence for the people we support and model person-centred support.

Skills

Social care experience

Caring nature

Care Council Wales Code

Flexible shifts

Full driving licence

Own car

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative in Brecon and Churchstoke is seeking a Respite Assistant Service Manager to help make everyday remarkable for the people we support. You will work alongside the Service Manager to ensure a safe, caring service and to lead the team on a rota basis, including sleep-ins.

Applicants should have experience in social care for people with learning disabilities, Level 3 Health and Social Care (or working towards), a full driving licence and access to a car for travel to