Assistant Short Breaks Care Manager

Company Description

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Why join us?

We are proud to have recently developed a specialist Short Breaks Facility designed to provide high-quality, person-centered care and enriching experiences for individuals with complex needs. This innovative service offers a safe, supportive environment where guests can enjoy meaningful short stays, while families gain peace of mind knowing their loved ones are cared for by a dedicated team. Joining us means being part of a pioneering project that is shaping the future of short breaks provision in the region.

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Short Breaks Manager to help lead this new service. You will:

• Support the management of a team of Care Support Workers, ensuring safe, effective, and person-centered care.
• Supervise and develop staff through appraisals, observations, inductions, and training.
• Write and review person-centered care plans and risk assessments.
• Assist with recruitment, staff retention, and the assessment of prospective guests.
• Administer and manage medication and deliver training in areas such as moving and handling.
• Play a key role in quality assurance through audits and action plans, ensuring compliance with CQC and relevant legislation.
• Deputise for Care Managers when required and participate in the on‑call rota.
• Liaise with the Clinical team to meet complex care needs and uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards.

• Competitive salary and holiday allowance (5 weeks plus 10 bank holidays).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The chance to be part of an innovative, supportive team making a real impact.

Salary: £15.02 per hour, Annual £31,241.60

Working Hours:

3‑week rolling rota, combination of earlies, late and long days, including weekend working.

Hours per week: 40

Weeks per Year: 52

Holiday: 5 weeks plus 10 days bank holiday allowance

Closing Date: 28th Feb - noon

(Position may close earlier than the closing date)

Internal Applicants, please complete an expression of interest detailing your skills and experience that fit this role - email to [email protected]

• Experience in Health and Social Care.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding care and supporting staff development.

Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.

Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants.

Registered Charity No: 221888

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