Care Branch Manager

Overview

Domiciliary Care Branch Manager - MATERNITY LEAVE COVERLocation: Clapham, LondonJob Type: Full-timeA TWELVE-MONTH MATERNITY LEAVE cover position for a Care Manager has emerged in the modern Clapham headquarters of this well-established and expanding domiciliary care agency. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to manage an established team, which currently provides thousands of hours of care per week.This maternity-leave cover position is scheduled to be of 12 months'' duration, with the possibility (not guaranteed) of other opportunities at the end of the period to continue employment with Holistic as part of the care management team.

Key Responsibilities

Manage an established team, coordinating careworkers undertaking over 3,000 hours of care per week in the London Borough of Lambeth.

Promote and enhance relationships with Local Authorities and other professional bodies to grow the branch''s hours of care.

Represent the Company within Local Authority/other frameworks and participate in negotiations regarding domiciliary care.

Understand, implement and evaluate aims, objectives, policies, procedures, guidelines and principles of good practice.

Be aware of and implement legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to user groups.

Lead and develop a team of Care Coordinators, Care Supervisors and Home Care Workers and report to the Head of Operations.

Qualifications and Skills

Previous experience in domiciliary care management.

Level 4 Social Care (minimum) qualification or equivalent (desirable).

Experience managing and leading a team; ability to lead and motivate staff.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and IT knowledge.

Clear and thorough knowledge of CQC standards and a full valid work permit.

Familiarisation with Access Peopleplanner, Careplanner and CM2000 would be a plus.

Care Branch Manager – Key Responsibilities

Maximise profitability and business development of the Branch.

Carry out supervisions and appraisals.

Ensure CQC compliance using audits, spot checks and other internal mechanisms.

Agree and manage budgets effectively.

Create and maintain administrative/IT systems.

Provide reports to senior management as required.

Manage, monitor and review induction and ongoing training needs.

Plan, allocate and evaluate the workload of all staff.

Ensure the competency and effectiveness of the out-of-hours service.

Effectively manage the performance and development of staff.

Benefits

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Full-time employment

Holiday pay

Monthly pay

Statutory sick and maternity pay

Staff employee benefits scheme (discounts on high street purchases)

Referral bonus (for introducing a new careworker)

Opportunities for ongoing training in health and social care

ApplicationsAlong with their CV, applicants should submit a covering letter describing how their skills and experience are suited to the position, as well as details of their current salary.

Those candidates who are selected for interview will be informed by email. If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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