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Assistant Care Manager

Employer
Lancashire County Council
Location
Lancaster, Lancashire
Salary
£22,129 - £25,927 Per annum
Closing date
30 Aug 2022

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We are recruiting….

Dolphinlee House are recruiting an Assistant Care Manager to work within the management team supporting the Registered Care Manager following a 4 week rota, working alternative weekends.

The post holder, whilst adhering to Lancashire County Council and/or Older People Care 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. 

Hours of work:

This is a part time position, and you will be expected to work on the following days:

Week 1 – Monday (12:00-19:00), Tuesday, Wednesday (08:00-15:00), Friday (15:30-22:00), Saturday (14:00-22:00)

Week 2 – Sunday (14:00-22:00), Tuesday (12:00-19:00), Wednesday, Thursday (15:30-22:00), Friday (12:00-19:00)

Week 3 – Monday, Tuesday (15:30-22:00), Wednesday, Thursday (12:00-19:00), Saturday (08:00-15:00)

Week 4 – Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday (08:00-15:00)

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.

This position is part time. Please note that the salary quoted is full time equivalent and if successful the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis. The hourly rate, however, is £11.47. In addition, enhanced rates of pay will be paid for weekend and bank holiday working.

If you want to know more about the role, please contact Jaki Parker on 01254 37685 for an informal discussion.

The proposed interview date is 13th September 2022.

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

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: 22129
  • Maximum Salary: 25927
  • Pay Basis: Yearly
  • Schedule Type: Part Time
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Hours: 30.50021
  • Closing Date: Aug 30, 2022

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