Care Manager (Domiciliary care)

Job Purpose: 

• The post holder will be responsible for the planning and delivery of care support and the selection, management and development of staff working within Blue Ocean Services Limited.

The post holder will be subject to registration as the Branch(s) Registered Manager with the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

1. To assist the Registered Care Manager in all aspects of care management.
2. Ensure that care is provided according to all relevant policies, procedures and regulations.
3. To assist in the recruitment of care workers observing current Company procedures and policies.
4. To maintain accurate records of support workers and Service User’s. Record relevant details of all new Service User’s and support workers according to Company policy and keep all records updated and in accordance with Data Protection GDPR regulations.
5. Undertake Risk Assessments in service user’s home.
6. Consult with family members and other approved persons to ensure that care is on-going and that all client needs are identified and met.
7. Assist in collating Carers’ logs, reading and implementing issues identified accordingly.
8. Carry out ‘On-Call’ duties on rota basis and with a level of flexibility on weekends, nights and bank holidays  when the need arises.
9. Ensure that support workers are trained to administer the required care.
10. Cover emergency work for support workers due to illness or unforeseen circumstances.

Typical work activities – Some of your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning, allocating and evaluating the workload of the care/support workers to ensure a safe and effective service delivery. Particular attention should be paid to providing continuity of care/support to individual service users.
• Ensuring that any sickness/absence is adequately covered.
• Participate in the recruitment of care workers in line with company policies and guidance and ensuring that all recruitment checks are satisfactorily completed.
• To work with other Care Coordinators as required to ensure a smooth changeover is effected where necessary between areas of responsibility. 

Other areas of your duties will include:

• Quality Control, Carrying out Reviews, Risk Assessments & monitoring Spot Checks to include report writing and attending Social Services meetings.
• Informing / Communicating with parents/service users any changes affecting their care
• Health and Safety 

Educational/Training/Qualifications

NVQ 4 (Leadership & Management) or equivalent E

Experience

Minimum 2 years at line management level, in a similar

role or professional qualification with 2 years relevant care setting experience