MPA are thrilled to be continuing to work alongside our public sector client. We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Care Manager based in Belfast!
Where are you working?
Learning Disability Services- Ballyowen Health Centre
Hours of Work & Rate of Pay
Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm and will be £23.60
What does the job in involve?
The Care Manager will be responsible to the Learning Disability Service Manager for the commissioning and delivery of care for adults with learning disability living in the community or who are currently in Muckamore Abbey Hospital. The Care Manager will provide ongoing monitoring and review of care plans that include provision of domiciliary care, supported living, residential and nursing home placements.
A typical day will involve some of the following duties;
* Advocate on behalf of clients with a learning disability and their families
* Develop policies and procedures in relation to key areas of the Care Management function/process, e.g. risk management, health and safety
* Supervise Assistant Care Managers’ work and contribute to their continuous professional development. This will include the completion of Training Needs Analysis, Appraisals, and ongoing monitoring of work performance.
* Initiate and develop close working partnerships with hospital and community staff, as well as voluntary and private agencies, to gather/share information to ensure effective joint decision making with clients.
Do you meet the criteria?
* A recognised professional qualification in Social Work; Nursing; or any of the professions allied to medicine, with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience.
* 3 years relevant experience of working with adult and children client groups
* Hold a current full driving licence valid in the UK and have access to a car.
* Ability to work effectively with adults with a learning disability and their carers.
* Ability to manage a large complex workload.
How to apply
If you think you meet the criteria, submit your CV to shannen.gillespie@mparecruitment.co.uk or if you could like any more information call our office on 02895211111 and speak with Shannen Gillespie.
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