Care Manager
Posted 22/08/2024 by Kingsmith Care
Care Manager | Hammersmith, West London | 40 hours per week, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday plus one weekend per month on call | £34,000 - £37,000 PA | 35 days annual leave
Our client believes in making every action matter. How you relate to your colleagues and clients; how you help them even in the smallest and routine of ways - it matters.
With core values of integrity, compassion and respect, the entire team is dedicated to delivering outstanding home care to elderly. Join them and be part of a company where your contributions will make a significant impact on how people live and die in your community.
As a Care Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the rights, needs and preferences of clients are always at the forefront. You will line manage a diverse staff team, providing mentorship, supervision and pastoral support to ensure the organisation’s values are consistently put into action.
This is an office-based role (office in Hammersmith) with the flexibility to work at home for one - two days per week. Candidates should reside locally in West London and be able to travel with a bike or car in order to visits clients homes in Ealing, Chiswick, Hammersmith and Fulham.
Are you the right person for the job?
- Strong people management experience within domiciliary care or similar sectors
- Proven track record in supervising and developing health or social care staff
- Experience in building positive relationships with clients, relatives and loved ones
- Excellent listening, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities
- Positive and empowering attitude towards older people and those with social care needs
- Commitment to the values of Compassion, Integrity and Respect
- Honest, trustworthy, reliable and able to work under pressure
- Physically and mentally capable of fulfilling the role
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check
- NVQ / Diploma Level 5 qualification or equivalent in a care/health-related area
- Full driving licence and use of a car or bike
What will your role look like?
Assessments and Care Planning
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop individualised Care Plans
- Maintain regular contact with clients and their families to ensure satisfaction
- Collaborate with family members and agencies for integrated care services
- Maintain accurate and timely records and ensure adherence to relevant legislation
Team management
- Ensure a safe and supportive environment for care staff
- Oversee the induction, supervision, and appraisal of staff
- Develop and deliver training programs and support professional development
- Address any performance issues promptly and effectively
Compliance and Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with the Care Quality Commission and other quality standards
- Identify and resolve instances of non-compliance
- Contribute to company development and review cycles
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in legislative assessments and company development
- Ensure budget adherence and accurate record-keeping
- Foster strong communication and working relationships across the company
For an additional monthly payment cover on-call from 5pm Friday - 9am Monday, one weekend per month
Interview process
Stage one - Telephone interview with the Registered Manager
Stage two - Person to person interview with the Registered Manager, Director, and the HR Manager
The employer aims to identify 2 to 4 candidates for interviews, likely in the week commencing 9th September, though earlier interviews may be considered for outstanding candidates.
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- Permanent
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- Job Reference:
- KCTTWE-001
- Job ID:
- 222210867
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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