Respite Assistant Care Manager
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15.02 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £15.02 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | Harrogate, HG1 4ED |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0586-26-0004 |
Summary
Lead and support a dedicated team of Care Workers, providing regular supervision, feedback, and encouragement to help them grow and succeed. Champion person-centred care by writing and reviewing individualised plans and risk assessments that reflect each service users goals, preferences, and strengths. Promote empowerment and independence, supporting students to achieve their EHCP outcomes through positive engagement and meaningful daily experiences. Inspire continuous learning and improvement within the team, ensuring staff have the training, tools, and confidence to deliver outstanding care. Maintain robust safeguarding practices, leading by example and promoting wellbeing for both service users and colleagues. Contribute to the safe and competent administration of medication and support complex care needs in line with organisational and CQC standards. Collaborate with clinical, education, therapies and other stakeholders to provide holistic support and a joined-up approach to service user development. Drive quality and compliance by completing audits, action plans, and contributing to continuous service improvement. Contribute to EHCP reviews, gathering feedback from service users and staff to celebrate achievements and identify next steps. Maintain accurate, respectful records that reflect progress and ensure transparent practice. Lead by example in safeguarding and wellbeing, promoting a culture of care and vigilance for both students and colleagues. Provide informed recommendations to care managers for policy implementation where required. Address and correct poor practice promptly, reporting actions taken during regular reviews. Ensure health and safety compliance through high standards of administration and housekeeping. Work in accordance with Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) standards and apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act in all decision-making. Deputise for the Care Manager when required, contributing to leadership decisions and participating in the on-call rota. Take on additional responsibilities as needed to ensure the safe and effective running of the service. Encourage ambition and aspiration, helping service users and staff believe in whats possible and achieve their personal best.