Extra Care Team Manager

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Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care needs? Are you passionate about empowering them to improve their quality of life, while supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations?
We are seeking a warm, compassionate and proactive leader to provide person-centered care and support to our 13 services users. You will be based in vibrant, multi-cultural Hoxton and be responsible for the operational management and quality of the service, consisting of 13 one-bedroom flats. You are expected to collaborate with the Social Services and other stakeholders to ensure that the highest care standards are met. You will ensure an empowering service which meets the needs of our clients and works with their families and friends to promote a positive atmosphere. The ability to work in an empathic and holistic way to maintain client orientation and independence is essential. You must be flexible, energetic and reliable. We are a local provider employing a diverse team of over 100 well supported staff to deliver great services.
You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with dignified personal care and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access work, education and social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of the people we support, such as, sports and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music, and cooking to name but a few.
Previous practitioner or management experience in services for older people, people with dementia and memory loss is essential, alongside a warm, person-centered and respectful approach. xwwtmva You should ideally have a relevant professional qualification (e.g. Diploma in Social Work, RMN/RGN, NVQ 4/5) and/or a degree level or post-graduate qualification. Creative Support is committed to your continuous professional development and you will have the opportunity to discuss your training and development needs with us.
We will be very pleased to arrange an informal meeting or telephone discussion with you to discuss this rewarding post - please contact Deepika Thapa, Area Manager on
Vacancy Reference Number: 94
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