Care Manager

Care Manager - Domiciliary Care

Location: Halifax

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Care Manager to join an award-winning domiciliary care provider in Halifax. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised professional who wants to progress into senior leadership and grow a successful branch.

What we offer

• Clear progression to Registered Manager and beyond
• Laptop provided
• Mileage paid at 27p per mile
• Strong management support and structured training
• Ongoing professional development
• Join an award-winning care provider that genuinely puts staff first
• Opportunity to grow the branch and increase your earning potential
• Annual holiday increase of one extra day per year up to five years

The role

You will be responsible for coordinating and managing the delivery of high-quality care to customers in the community. Key responsibilities include:

• Allocating care workers to customer visits using effective rostering, ensuring continuity of care, skills matching and travel efficiency
• Managing new referrals from private customers and social services, ensuring all required information is obtained and accurate care plans are produced
• Supporting the Branch Manager with identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Matching care workers to customers and ensuring care workers are fully briefed on care needs, conditions and pay rates
• Maintaining accurate records and using care management systems effectively

Essential requirements

• Minimum 3-6 months experience as a Care Coordinator in domiciliary care
• At least 12 months' domiciliary care experience within the last three years
• Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care and working towards Level 4, or willingness to enrol upon appointment
• Minimum one year experience of rota planning for care staff
• Strong IT, communication and office skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Ability to work every other weekend on an on-call or support basis

Desirable

• PASS and care planning system knowledge
• Understanding of Care Inspectorate 5 Key Lines of Enquiry
• ICT system experience

If you're ready to use your skills to make a tangible difference in people's lives - while growing your own career - we'd love to hear from you.

Please click apply and Rob will be in touch!

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