Assistant Care Managers

Rutland County Council is the smallest Unitary Authority in England, but just because we are a small team does not mean we cannot make a big difference, multum-in parvo is our motto! Rutland offers fantastic opportunities to make a real difference to the lives of residents in our local community – we really are one of the best places to live, learn, work, play and visit. This is your chance to become part of an amazing team, delivering great services throughout the county.

Position: Assistant Care Managers – Prevention and Safeguarding Team
Location: Rutland, East Midlands
Job type: Full Time / Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 1 x 37 hours / 1 x 18.5 hours per week
Salary: £21,589 to £26,317 per annum

The closing date for applications will be the: 05 August 2019
Interviews will take place in week commencing: 19 August 2019

About the role:

Passionate about ensuring adults within the community are supported with the appropriate care packages to maximise their independence, as you recognise the benefits this has on their lives, and those of their families. You will positively embrace working within an enthusiastic, busy and forward thinking team that prides itself in the excellent service we provide. Empathetic and able to communicate with customers, carers and professional to ensure the best possible outcomes for those you work with.

About you:

With experience of carrying out assessments and reviews of care provision, you will be able to respond to changing needs and ensure the appropriate arrangements and adjustments are made in a timely manner. Using your knowledge of the Care Act 2014, and excellent organisation skills, you will ensure all reviews are carried out in a person centred, outcome focused way, and within set deadline

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

What we offer in return…

Work that makes a difference to people’s lives within this beautiful county, in addition to structured salary reviews, local government pension scheme, discounted access to ‘Active Rutland’ keep fit activities and Flexi-Time to name just a few!

We act as ‘One Council’ in all we do, with each of us working together in the most effective way to meet the needs of our customers every day – if you share this ethos then we very much want to hear from you.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will usually be sent out via email. If you require documentation / correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the HR 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.

You may have experience of the following: Social Worker, Social Work, Social Care, Deputy Care Manager, Vulnerable People, Assistant Care Manager, CQC, Senior Support Worker, Assistant Service Delivery Manager, Social Care, Customer Service, Healthcare etc.

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