We are currently recruiting…..

A casual Assistant Care Manager at Bowgreave Rise in Garstang who will work within the management team supporting the Registered Care Manager following a 3 week rota, working alternative weekends.

The post holder, whilst adhering to Lancashire County Council and/or Older People Services policies and procedures, will assist the Registered Care Manager and management/care staff team in providing a person centred, caring supportive and reabling environment for residents within a residential service.

This is a casual position and you will be required to cover for existing staff sickness and holidays. Enhanced rates of pay will be paid for weekend and bank holiday working.

Hours of Work:

Within this role you will be able to work up to 37 hours per week. Shift Patterns include - 08:00 – 15:00, 12:00-19:00, 14:00-22:00 and 15:30-22:00.

Here are a few things we are looking for:

A minimum of two years' experience of working in a personal care setting.

An ability to provide high quality physical, emotional, recreational and reabling care/support to service users of our establishment, including administration and distribution of medication, meeting health care needs and providing high quality end of life care.

An ability to manage and motivate a care staff team and ensure that adequate care staffing levels are maintained at all times.

An ability to effectively communicate with residents, relatives, staff and other professionals at all levels, including the ability to demonstrate good customer care practice.

Be able to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, health and safety legislation implementation and managerial responsibilities within a residential care setting.

If you can answer yes to these questions, we look forward to receiving your application.

What you will get in return:

Lancashire County Council also offers great staff benefits with generous annual leave entitlements including the option to purchase additional leave days, a well-established staff Health and Wellbeing programme and the opportunity to progress as part of an exciting, well-established service that is looking to bring real benefits to the people of Lancashire.

Find out more about the benefits Lancashire County Council has to offer on our website here.

If you want to know more about the role, please contact Jill Maun on 01995 603637 for an informal discussion.

The proposed interview date is to be confirmed.

For further information on this role please see the attached role profile.

Job Description & Person Specification

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post you are applying for 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.

This post is a COVID-19 critical post. The successful applicant/s will be required to undergo regular COVID-19 testing and are strongly encouraged to take up the offer of the COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.

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

Additional Information

• Minimum Salary: 11.47
• Maximum Salary: 11.47
• Pay Basis: Hourly
• Schedule Type: Casual
• Contract Type: Casual
• Hours: 0
• Closing Date: Aug 30, 2022