Hours: 35 hours per week Are you passionate about making a positive difference and providing high quality services? Do you really care about people? Want great benefits, flexible working and learning and development opportunities to boot? You’ll fit in well here. We’re growing. Quickly. In the last three years alone we have commissioned 16 new Extra Care schemes that provide quality housing and care for older people of modest means. We’re constantly looking for ways to make things better, always putting our residents and people at the heart of what we do. We have big ambitions and are looking for superstars to join us. In Extra Care, our residents live independently in their own homes within one of our schemes, complete with communal lounges, gardens, cafés/bistros and salons. As Care Manager with Housing 21, you will be responsible for the operational management and quality of the care service, ensuring viability and promoting person centred provision to meet resident needs. You will ensure that the Care Quality Commission Essential Standards are met and that the highest level of customer service is provided. You will be expected to collaborate with the Local Authority and all Health Professionals related to the Resident and their stakeholders to promote a positive atmosphere within the Court, whilst encouraging social interaction and reducing isolation with activities and one to one support. Shift pattern: Primarily Monday to Friday 9 to 5 with some out of office hours working required. As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, Housing 21 now offer a nine-day fortnight, providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days. Further details on how this works, will be discussed with successful candidates upon on offer being made. To qualify for the role, you will have: • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care or equivalent • Significant practitioner and/or management experience, skills and knowledge in one or more of the following areas; o Services for Older People living with Dementia in a Residential setting o Residential day or community services for Older People o Specialist Dementia Care services including Complex & Challenging needs • Experience of supervising and managing a small team, ideally within an organisation providing Dementia Care Services including Complex & Challenging needs • Experience in Building Management & Maintenance • Experience with Budget Management and management of a Local Authority Contract • Experience of working as part of a multi-Disciplinary team including Health Professionals, Stakeholders including the CCG The benefits At Housing 21 we’re proud to be bucking the trend as a care provider by actively recognising the importance of our customer-facing employees and rewarding them accordingly. You will receive: • Pension scheme • Holiday pay • Holiday purchase scheme • Occupational Sick Pay • Occupational Maternity/Paternity Pay • Health Cash Plan • Blue Light Card (offering discounts across retail, hospitality and leisure) • Income protection • Eye care vouchers • Car lease scheme • Cycle to Work scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Support to progress and develop If you require more information before applying for this role, please see the attached job profile. An offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced disclosure check, satisfactory references, and induction training. Closing date for applications 08 September 2024 Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.