Care Service Manager
Location: Tameside Rate: £32000.00 PA + Management Incentive Plan Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based) plus oncall
Please note: We are unable to consider Skilled Worker or Student Visa applicants for this role
'Extraordinary Days, Every Day'
At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.
We are recruiting Care Service Manager to join our Tameside team, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.
About Tameside
Tameside contract consists of multiple supported living registered services, made up of self-contained flats, supporting adults aged 18+ in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. The service promotes independence, choice, and wellbeing through tailored, person-centred support.
The Role
You will:
* Supervise and lead a team of support workers to enable our service users to lead as fulfilling and satisfying a life as they possibly can.
* To act as a role model for staff, so that they are encouraged to understand the people you are support.
* To be actively engaged with service users and staff, continuously seeking opportunities for improvements to service users' lifestyles and staff's skills and commitment to achieve this.
* To participate in the day-to-day implementation of individual support plans and activities within a challenging environment.
* To maintain effective communication and liaison with service users, families and other whilst respecting appropriate confidentiality.
* To maintain accurate notes and records as and when required.
* To work as part of a team to provide high quality care.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking a person who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach.
Requirements
* You will have experience in working with complex individuals
* Positive behaviour training would be an advantage however you will be able to demonstrate an understanding of working with complex people and the challenges they face
* You will be forward thinking and use communication to facilitate and break down barriers to good care
Personal Characteristics:
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is essential.
* Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and/or mental health issues.
* The ability to keep calm under pressure
* Confidence to work alone and as part of a team
* Excellent communication skills
* The passion to work with vulnerable Adults
* The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding
What We Offer
* Management Incentive Plan
* Recommend A Friend Bonus
* 33 Days annual leave excluding bank holidays
* Free DBS Check
* Blue Light Card
* Stakeholder Pension
* Free Employee Assistance Programme
* Annual Employee Awards Evening
* Employee Recognition Schemes
* Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
* CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend's grant
Our Values
* Friendly
* Positive
* Innovative
* Empowering
* Person-Centred
Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.
About CareTech
CareTech Community Services Ltd, established in 1994, is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.
Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
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