Assistant Care Manager
autonomy is an exciting adult social care provider working with and housing young adults with a learning disability.
One of the most important things that make autonomy unique is its people, we seek those with warmth and a positive outlook on life who genuinely enjoy working directly with people. We are fast gaining a reputation as a market leader in specialist adult care by setting ever higher standards so we're always on the lookout for great people. Our vision is to be the very best at what we do.
Assistant Care Manager - Derby
We are looking to recruit a talented, skilled and enthusiastic assistant manager to support and deputise for the Registered Manager. You will provide leadership on all issues relating to clinical excellence. Coordinating and coaching staff to ensure that effective care services are provided, quality standards are continually improved and clinical outcomes are recorded and measured.
Qualifications: Holds a first degree, or other professional qualification or QCF 5 in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards.
You will be able to work independently and autonomously while directly reporting to the Registered Manager.
The ideal candidate will be dynamic, forward thinking and prepared to train and develop to become a registered manager within 18 months.
At a practical level, you'll need good IT and communication skills including numeracy and literacy in order to keep accurate records. You must also be fit enough to take on the more physical aspects of the job.
This post is suitable for a recent graduate with transferrable skills or a support worker with supervisory experience, healthcare professional or talented individual.
SalaryGBP24,500 (GBP11.77 per hour) - GBP28,000 (GBP13.46 per hour) dependent upon experience and qualifications
About us
We support people with needs to live fulfilling lives. As a team member you'll make a real difference as you provide support, advice and share in their everyday life experiences helping each and every one of our service users to achieve their potential. You will ensure that your team is well supported and happy in their jobs, as this will help them to provide the best care for our residents. You will also need to be passionate about providing high quality care, ensuring the lives of residents are continually enriched.
Being passionate about people, you'll enjoy the scope and support to enhance your own life too, as you make the role your own as part of a friendly and professional multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of supporting vulnerable people with learning disabilities and complex needs is essential, our ideal team members are flexible, empathetic with a calm and efficient approach to work. Situations can sometimes be difficult and challenging, so you'll need to be non-judgmental, with a sensitive approach.
The small print...
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support.
All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check for Regulated Activity which will include a check against both the barred adult and children lists.
autonomy is an equal opportunities employer. We specialise in housing, care and support for people with learning disabilities, autism, asperger and associated complex needs. We read and review all applications received and schedule interviews at times to suit. Our recruitment is ongoing as we build the best possible team.
autonomy is a Living Wage employer. We choose to pay the Living Wage on a voluntary basis. Our salary rates apply to all workers over 18 - in recognition that young people face the same living costs as everyone else.
*salaries are dependent upon skills, qualifications and training gained. Apprentice salaries will differ. With effect from 01.04.2020.
autonomy Derby is located at Victoria & Elizabeth, Leylands, Broadway, Derby. DE22 1AZ
Our registered office and staff hub is 17, St Christopher's Way, Pride Park, Derby. DE24 8JY
Required Skills: Complex Needs; Adult Social Care; Disabilities; Autism & Asperger; Learning Disabilities; Challenging Behaviour. This is a fulltime post and will have some out of hours and unsociable working, plus an on-call responsibility.
Required experience: Health and Social Care and, or Local Government, Mental Health or Forensic: 2+ years