Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Care Manager
Salary: £26k - £28k + Additional Bonuses Based on Excess Profit
Location: Leeds, LS17
Job Purpose
Minerva Recruitment is excited to partner with our client in the search for an Assistant Care Manager. As part of the Management Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of a care agency, ensuring the highest possible standard of care and support for all clients. You will work in line with National Care Standards and current Company policies, playing a key role in delivering quality care based on the six core values: privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights, and fulfilment.
About the Organisation
Our client follows a client-centred approach, aiming to meet the needs and wants of individuals through clear communication and exceptional care. They are dedicated to offering more than basic care, focusing on improving the overall quality of life for clients. As Assistant Care Manager, you will help clients live their lives their way, delivering excellence through passionate care.
Key Responsibilities:
* Actively contribute to the growth and development of the business
* Lead the development of community care practices and procedures
* Ensure the efficient operation of paper-free work systems
* Support the Care Manager in all operational management aspects
* Oversee and support Care Coordinators and staff
* Take responsibility for staff induction and ongoing support
* Ensure the success of quality control systems
* Maintain and improve client care provision, tailoring care plans to individual needs
* Liaise with clients, relatives, and allied professionals
* Assist in preparing management reports
* Ensure mandatory training requirements are met for staff
* Participate in the on-call system as required
* Work within agreed budgets to ensure business profitability
* Ensure medication is administered per company policies
* Participate in life planning for clients, addressing their physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual needs
* Maintain accurate records and care plans for each client
Key Competencies:
* Strong planning and organisational skills
* Ability to manage and allocate care staff workloads effectively
* Knowledge of care policies, procedures, and systems
* Experience in recruitment, staff induction, and training
* Strong leadership and supervision skills
* Ability to manage staff and workloads in high-pressure situations
Skills and Attributes:
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong computer and administrative skills
* Sound understanding of good care principles and care planning
* Ability to handle stress and adapt to change
* Empathy, patience, and warmth
Qualifications and Experience:
* Completed NVQ Level 3 or above
* Experience or understanding of care provision
* Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
Additional Information
This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Care Manager to join a forward-thinking, client-focused care agency. The role offers significant opportunities for career development, with the potential to progress to a Registered Care Manager position, supported by training towards achieving a NVQ Level 5 qualification.
For more information, please call Emma on 01206 584170, option 2.
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