Area Service Managers - Omagh branch

Omagh, Northern Ireland, gb

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Job description

We are delighted to announce that due to expansion of service, we are now recruiting Area Service Managers for our Omagh branch, Lissan House, 41A Dublin Road, Omagh BT78 1HE

We offer:

Excellent hourly rate

Mileage paid

Annual leave on a pro rata basis

NISCC - Post registration training learning

On-line learning

Training academies throughout Northern Ireland

Practical paid training

CPD approved certificate for training

QCF Levels 2, 3 and 5 qualifications

Internal career progression

Mentoring arrangements

Uniforms supplied

Experienced care company with over 50 years in healthcare

Recommend a Friend incentive - any of our staff who recommend someone who comes to work for NWCare will receive a voucher (no limit to number)

JOB SUMMARY

To organise and supervise the delivery of home care support services to Service Users in their own homes

To work in a flexible and reliable manner in response to the needs of the service

To manage a team of Domiciliary Care Workers

To reinforce and ensure compliance within the Domiciliary Care Agencies Minimum Standards

To ensure that a quality care service is delivered to all Service Users

To work within GDPR legislation

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Accept, allocate and process referrals for new care packages

Accept and process changes and amendments to existing care packages

Prepare rotas by matching Service Users to domiciliary care workers, ensuring that the domiciliary care skills and competencies are compatible

Monitor and report changes in Service User condition to key worker

Organise and lead staff meetings

Manage time sheets, prepare paperwork for payroll and notify payroll of variations as appropriate, via either manual or electronic process.

Participate in the out of hours cover rota - excellent on-call rate paid

Undertake Service User assessment and risk assessment for Service Users

Maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with company policy

Assist with the monitoring an evaluation of service provision

Assist Registered Manager in the recruitment of domiciliary care workers

Identify training and development needs within their team of domiciliary care workers and ensure induction training for new employees

Ensure Service User and care staff meet in accordance with company policy and procedures and ensure dignity, respect, equality and diversity

Record and report to the Registered Manager any compliments, complaints, accidents, incidents and untoward events and complete necessary documentation

Assist the Registered Manager and Human Resources Manager in processes, when required

Provide care package to Service Users in an emergency situation

Participate in mandatory training as required

Ensure area PMMRs are within company benchmark

Ensure Services are managed in compliance with RQIA standards

Ensure an effective, safe and well led service delivery

Cover the on-call phone on a rota basis

Essential

QUALIFICATIONS and TRAINING Good general education to include good numeracy and literacy skills

Minimum of QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

EXPERIENCE At least 18 months’ experience in a care setting

Experience of coordinating rotas

Experience of managing staff

REGISTRATION NISCC (Northern Ireland Social Care Council) registration completed at training, if not already registered REQUIREMENT Enhanced AccessNI

Right to work in UK

SKILLS Excellent communication skills, written and oral

Ability to respond to sudden changes in service delivery requirements

High standard of accuracy

Ability to problem solve and exercise judgement

A working knowledge of MS Office, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Ability to work co-operatively and effectively as part of a team

Ability to plan and prioritise workload in a highly organised way

CIRCUMSTANCES Flexibility in working hours to respond to business needs

Car driver with vehicle appropriately insured for business use

Flexibility to work in other NWCare branches to meet business needs

Participate in the out of hours on-call rota

Desirable

DESIRABLE CRITERIA These will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. ATTRIBUTES DESIRABLE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT EDUCATION  

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or above

Shortlisting by application form

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