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We are currently seeking a hard working, motivated individual looking to progress their career in the Healtchare Industry and take on the role of Assistant Care Manager. If you feel this role could be for you, please contact a member of the team today for more information!

Summary of role

To deputise in the absence of the service manager.To provide a needs led service to adults with a learning disability by adopting a person-centred approach that fosters self-awareness, personal growth and gives each person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices.

Main responsibilities, tasks & duties

Administer medication in line with medication policy and the individuals care plans.

Support people with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices, enabling them to take control of their own lives, increasing independence.

Ensure all personal care tasks are carried out in line with the needs, wishes and preferences of the individual, following the care plan.

Support people to take an active role in the community by accessing local facilities and wider community resources in the spirit of social inclusion.

Support and guide new support workers on best practice.

Form and develop good working practices within the team.

Support the development of person-centred planning, ensuring each individuals plan has meaningful and achievable goals.

Support people to development and expand social networks and friendships.

To support people through the transition process.

Work as a keyworker/ co keyworker to coordinate and develop the support to the individual including Health Action Plans and Person-Centred Plans.

Contribute to/ attend reviews and multi-disciplinary meetings.

Support with the rotas and annual leave requests

Support with staff supervisions and performance reviews

Support and manage staff with any required training for the role

Work with individuals to promote healthy lifestyles; by liaising with local health care professionals.

Work in partnership with care managers and other professionals to maximise qualityof life for individuals.

Develop positive relationships with family and carers.

At all times to work within equal opportunities policy and procedure.

Ensure risk assessments are actioned as necessary, in line with policies and procedures.

To be flexible and responsive at all times to meet the changing needs of the service and the service users.

Organise and support service user holidays in line with the policy.

Values and attitudes

Support individuals in a non-judgemental way based on the principles of anti-discriminatory practice.

To treat individuals with respect and encourage them to express their individuality.

Performance and development

Maintain confidentiality.

To act as a positive role model at all times.

Work in a way that meets the statutory requirements of employees under health and safety at work.

At all times work within current legislation.

Enter actively into supervision and appraisal.

Attend training on a regular basis to ensure that all mandatory and personal training and development needs are met in line with the company requirements.

To attend monthly staff meetings.

To work within on call guidance.

To work in accordance with the company’s mobile phone and IT policies.

To behave in a manner that reflects positively on the company at all times.

To work closely with other members of the team for the ultimate benefit of the people living in the home.

Finance

Support people to manage their resources and finances.

To give practical support to individuals in line with their care plan and policy.

Financial discrepancies must be reported to the team leader/ manager immediately.

To keep updated with all financial policy and procedures.

Administration

To complete all relevant paperwork in accordance with company policy and procedure.

To ensure the production of weekly rota's is effective, provides the appropriate support hours and minimizes costs, including the use of agency staff.

You will be required to work flexibly on a rota basis to meet the needs of the service, this included weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.

Ensure work is recorded accurately and appropriately in compliance with the company requirements and that records made and personal information used are in compliance with the Data Protection Act and the standards of information governance