Assistant Care Manager

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a part-time Assistant Care Manager to provide support to older people in living their lives with dignity and care. The candidate should have an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care, with a willingness to achieve NVQ level 3. Responsibilities include leading a team to ensure high-quality care is delivered and supporting clients effectively. The role offers competitive pay and staff benefits, with working hours of 35 hours per week.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Amazing staff benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Opportunities to progress

Pay Award Pending

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a care setting.
• Ability to support older people to live independently.
• Strong values of kindness, dignity, and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality care.
• Support older people in living their lives as they choose.
• Motivate the care team to provide exceptional service.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Motivating staff

High-quality care delivery

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care

Willingness to complete NVQ level 3

Job description

Job Description

Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per Annum | Part time | 35 hours per week

Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per Annum | Part time | 35 hours per week

This part-time role is not open to international sponsorship.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

4 week Rota

• Mon/Tue 8:00 – 16:00
• Wed 8:00 – 17:00
• Fri 16:00 – 22:00
• Sat 14:00 – 22:00
• Sun 15:00 – 22:00
• Tue 12:00 – 20:00
• Wed 13:00 – 22:00
• Thu/Fri 14:00 – 22:00
• Mon/Tue 8:00 – 16:00
• Wed 14:00 – 22:00
• Thur 8:00 -16:00
• Sat 8:00 – 15:00
• Sun 8:00 – 15:00
• Mon 8:00 – 16:00
• Wed 8:00 – 17:00
• Thur/Fri 8:00 – 16:00

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Amazing staff benefits
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Opportunities to progress
• Pay Award Pending

Do you want to make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? We are looking for people that have the right values, attitude, and behaviours to join our team. If you want to support Older People to live their lives their way, we would like to hear from you.

As a Assistant Care Manager, you will need to hold an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to complete NVQ level 3 within twelve months of your start date. In addition, you will have experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care.

Our committed team provides care to more than 1,000 adults across Lancashire. It runs 16 Care Homes and 13 Day Centres where the team provides support for older people, adults living with dementia and their families.

Older People Care Services Vision 'To be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion to live their life their way'.

Please ensure you complete the experience and education sections in the application to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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