Care Manager (Level 5)

Care Manager

Location: ‎ Manor Fields, Horsham

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £44,140 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job Scope:

We are looking to recruit a Care Manager who will oversee and coordinate patient care services, particularly for individuals with complex care needs including mental health conditions, personality disorders, Autism, and learning disabilities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of direct management experience as a Care Manager, including leading CQC inspections, investigations, safeguarding, and quality improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include managing large teams, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, leading projects, recruitment, and mentoring other managers.

As a Level 5 Care Manager, you will lead and manage supported living care services, ensuring compliance with the Care Act 2014 and CQC standards. The Care Manager will foster a respectful and inclusive supported living care environment, promoting dignity and rights, and empowering staff to address changing needs and support individuals' health and well-being within supported living care settings. Additionally, the Care Manager will oversee recruitment, training, and supervision of team members in supported living care roles, ensuring financial management aligns with organizational policies and maintains accurate records for supported living care services. Promoting health and safety, conducting risk assessments, and upholding hygiene standards in supported living care environments are also key responsibilities of the Care Manager.

Do you have?

• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care Leadership or equivalent.
• Experience managing supported living care services within a community setting including a team of staff, for people who have have complex diagnosis such as Learning Disability, Autism, mental health or personality disorders
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships and guide teams in supported living care settings.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Proven track record in managing complex care packages and supporting individuals with mental health conditions, personality disorders, autism, and learning disabilities.

Benefits:

• Enhanced pay during maternity, paternity, or adoption leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free legal support and counselling.
• Support for achieving Social Care qualifications (levels 3 and 5).
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Financial rewards for successful recruitment referrals.
• Inclusive, friendly, and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive induction programme with training for a successful start in your role as a Care Manager.