Care Manager
| Posting date: | 12 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 June 2025 |
| Location: | DA1 4RB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HD2 Care Support Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Supported Living Care Manager to lead and oversee the delivery of high-quality care and support to individuals with a range of needs, including learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, and complex needs. You will be responsible for managing supported living services in line with CQC standards, promoting independence, and ensuring person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead, manage and support a team of support staff to deliver person-centred care in line with individual support plans.
• Ensure services meet all regulatory and legislative requirements, including those set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with service users, families, stakeholders, and external professionals.
• Complete regular assessments, care reviews, risk assessments, and audits to maintain high standards of care.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and professional development.
• Monitor and manage service budgets effectively.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns, or complaints.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and respect for all service users.
Requirements:
• Proven experience in a similar role within supported living or domiciliary care.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, including on-call duties as required.
• Valid UK driving licence (desirable but may vary depending on location).
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities to make a real difference in people’s lives
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead, manage and support a team of support staff to deliver person-centred care in line with individual support plans.
• Ensure services meet all regulatory and legislative requirements, including those set out by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with service users, families, stakeholders, and external professionals.
• Complete regular assessments, care reviews, risk assessments, and audits to maintain high standards of care.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and professional development.
• Monitor and manage service budgets effectively.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns, or complaints.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity, and respect for all service users.
Requirements:
• Proven experience in a similar role within supported living or domiciliary care.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, including on-call duties as required.
• Valid UK driving licence (desirable but may vary depending on location).
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Opportunities to make a real difference in people’s lives