Job Summary
Care Manager
At Elite Care at Home Ltd, we have been providing reliable, high-quality home care services since 2004. As a trusted home care provider, we are committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care that enables individuals to remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes.
We pride ourselves on providing personalised support tailored to each individual's needs, and our dedicated team works tirelessly to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support every day.
We are now looking for an experienced and motivated Care Manager to lead our service and continue driving high standards of care, compliance and operational excellence.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established and respected home care provider where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of others. You will be part of a supportive organisation that values professionalism, compassion and continuous improvement, while leading a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care within the local community.
Please note: We are not offering visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
Salary
£32,500 per annum.
The Role
As Care Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of our domiciliary care service, ensuring that outstanding, person-centred care is delivered while maintaining full compliance with regulatory requirements.
You will provide strong leadership to the office team and care staff, promote a positive working culture, and ensure the service continues to grow while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operation of the domiciliary care service
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and company policies
- Maintain and improve standards in line with Care Inspectorate requirements
- Lead, motivate and support office staff and care workers
- Ensure safe staffing levels and effective workforce planning
- Organise and coordinate the running of the service (care plans, work schedules and care rosters)
- Build and maintain positive relationships with service users, families, local authorities and healthcare professionals
- Monitor quality assurance processes, audits, complaints and incidents
- Ensure person-centred care plans and risk assessments are regularly reviewed and updated
- Maintain records and compliance in line with GDPR
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
Essential for role
- Full Valid UK driving license with access to own vehicle
- Appropriate registration with the SSSC
- Must have or be working towards SVQ 4 in social care
- Strong knowledge of Care Inspectorate standards and Scottish Health & Social Care Standards.
- Health & Safety / First Aid / Food Hygiene / Moving & Handling Training Certified
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Good verbal and written skills in English
- Experience with all Microsoft office suite, i.e. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook
Desirable for role
- Previous experience managing a domiciliary care or home care service
- Knowledge of workforce planning and rota management
- Knowledge in effective service delivery
- Experience of working in a supervisory capacity and conducting meaningful supervisions would be desirable
- Experience using electronic care planning systems.
This post is Regulated Work with Vulnerable Adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scotland PVG Act 2007. Successful applicants MUST register for the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG).
What We Offer
- On-site parking
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- Paid annual leave
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Support towards continuing professional development
- A supportive and friendly management team
- Opportunity to lead and develop an established home care service.
- Company events
There is an additional part of your salary which is inclusive of a bonus scheme, a reward which will be granted upon results of growth and overall efficiency of the management of the business and service delivery.
Pay: £32,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (required)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License and have access to your own vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person
