This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of adult social care professionals!
We are looking for an Assistant Care Manager to work with us in our Adult Community team. If you are ready to make a change and work in an integrated way – this could be the role for you!
About you…
We are seeking an experienced social care worker with an understanding of The Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. You will have:
- A working knowledge of older people and people with disability within the statutory, independent or voluntary sector.
- Knowledge/experience of safeguarding adults.
- The ability to change and develop in the light of the changing health and social care policy environment.
About the role…
The role is to complete Care Act Assessments, Reviews and Mental Capacity Assessments as required. Other duties include:
- Carry out care home and home visits and consult with service users, carers and relevant agencies and professionals.
- Ensure reviews, assessments and support plans are carried out in a person centered and outcome focused way.
- Commission and make arrangements for the provision of new services when needed or refer onto other appropriate agencies.
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
The Assistant Care Manager interviews will be held on 25 September 2024.
Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
To be successful in this role – you may have experience in working within adults social care with experience of assessment, reviews and some knowledge of relevant legislation
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice. As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Mark Heawood or Lorina Hirst on 01572 758341 or at Mheawood@rutland.gov.uk
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.