Community Care Manager

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 580,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion seeks an experienced Community Care Manager to lead service delivery, oversee a team of care workers, and ensure high-quality, person-centered support for vulnerable clients. The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic program development and collaboration with families and external agencies.

You will manage assessments, care planning, budgets, and resources, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in social work, nursing, or community management is required.
• Extensive experience in managing community-based care services.
• Proven leadership and team management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of community care regulations in Centurion and SA is important.
• Strong communication, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of community care workers.
• Oversee assessment, planning, and implementation of care packages.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and organizational policies.
• Build relationships with clients, families, and external agencies.
• Monitor service delivery quality and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets and resources for community care services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Budget management

Staff supervision

Education

Relevant qualification in social work, nursing, or community management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Community Care Manager to lead their service delivery efforts in Centurion . This critical role involves overseeing a team of support staff, ensuring the highest standards of care are met for vulnerable individuals within the community. You will be responsible for operational management, client liaison, and strategic development of care programs. This position requires a hands-on approach, working closely with clients, their families, and external agencies to provide comprehensive and person-centered support. It's a challenging yet rewarding role for a leader passionate about enhancing community well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of community care workers, providing guidance and support.
• Oversee the assessment, planning, and implementation of care packages for clients.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and organizational policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, families, and external stakeholders.
• Monitor service delivery quality and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation effectively for the community care services.

Requirements

• A relevant qualification in social work, nursing, or community management.
• Extensive experience in managing community-based care services.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the community care sector and relevant regulations in Centurion .
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package reflecting experience and responsibility.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Company vehicle or travel allowance for work-related travel.
• A dynamic work environment focused on professional growth and community impact.