Assistant Care & Support Manager

Job description

We have a excellent opportunity for a Assistant Care & Support Manager on a permanent basis.

The base for the role will be in Dunfermline, Fife however the post holder will work across a number of services; therefore, the job location will vary between services/offices in accordance with the needs of the service.

Within this role you will assist in providing management, leadership and operational support to Coordinators and staff across a number of geographic locations and to assist the registered support and care managers to implement new business, maintain service delivery and ensure quality standards in services are met and evidenced. The post holder will be part of the management team and contribute to the overall aims and objectives of the organisation.

The role will involve working with many different people, teams and organisations both internally and externally.

The service supports over 300 people throughout East Central Scotland including Fife, Forth Valley and surrounding areas providing high quality and personalised support and care designed to meet individual needs and desired outcomes. Support is provided to those with a range of needs in their own homes, including those with: learning disability, autistic spectrum disorder, complex needs, mental health issues, age related needs, homelessness, drug and alcohol addictions.

The aim is to support people to have a safe and secure home, to live as independently as possible in their own home, to live as full a life as possible and to be part of their local community. This is done by providing a flexible, responsive and person centred support which assists people to live their lives as they wish and to enable them to meet their desired outcomes.

To be considered for the position you will need to have:

• SVQ 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• 2 Years Management Experience within Social Care
• 4 Years minimum experience within a Social Care Environment
• A current driving licence, business insurance and the use of a car for work purposes are essential

If you have any questions about the role please get in touch otherwise submit your CV.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.