Assistant Care Manager - Maternity Cover

If you have care experience and you are looking for your next challenge where you can utilise your leadership skills, then look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Care Manager to join us on a 9 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave at our St Oswalds Retirement Village in Gloucester. You will receive a competitive hourly rate of £ 16.22 plus an excellent benefits package which includes: 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance Enhanced employer pension contribution Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts Attendance Reward Free Life Insurance Buy And Sell Holiday Cycle2work Scheme Free Use of Onsite Gym Here at Extra Care we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people'.

We are committed to offering fulfilling and worthwhile careers to all our staff – enabling you to deliver the quality of service we promise. Role:
Assistant Care Manager

Hours:

30 hours per week (shift pattern - includes alternate weekends)

Contract:

9 month Fixed Term Contract until September 2026 Salary: £16.22 per hour (£25,371pa pro-rata FTE 31,714)

Location:

St Oswald's Retirement Village, Gloucester, GL1 2UF
What will you do as our Assistant Care Manager? Manage a team of Care Assistants and ensure correct procedures are followed. Develop, implement, and maintain individual care and support plans. Provide residents and relatives with an effective communication network. Ensure residents are encouraged to reach their optimum level of independence. Ensure all administrative systems are implemented effectively. Our ideal Assistant Care Manager will have:
An NVQ / QCF Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or will be happy to work towards this qualification) Experience in managing a team within a similar environment. Exceptional communication skills This role would ideally suit an experienced Care Supervisor, Care Co-ordinator, Care Manager, Care Team Leader,or Extra Care Housing Manager looking for a new challenge. We are committed to offering fulfilling and worthwhile careers to all our staff – enabling you to deliver the quality of service we promise.

Extra Care strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community. Don't miss out! Click ‘apply' now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of others as our Assistant Care Manager. Closing Date:
Ongoing until filled Interviews:
Throughout February 2026 Interviews will be held throughout the process so apply early to avoid disappointment! Extra Care is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all including making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process. Extra Care reserve the right to close this job advertisement early.