Assistant Resource Centre Manager

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*APPLICATIONS FROM FALKIRK COUNCIL EMPLOYEES ONLY*

Cunningham House is a Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership facility in Grangemouth. Traditionally, we were a 24-hour care home providing quality care to older adults living with Dementia. The Service is transitioning where we now provide support to adults requiring Reablement Focused Care alongside our current Resident Group.

Our purpose is to not only continue providing specialist care for older people with Dementia in a safe, homely environment but to also enhance the care experienced by individuals needing Rehab to live independent lives, with the primary focus on integration back into the community.

We have a well-established team who place those we support at the heart of everything we do, and we promote a calm and homely environment for the people who live here and use the service.

As Assistant Manager you will provide managerial support in the effective running of the Service and be expected to deputise for the manager in their absence. This post requires an individual who can actively participate as an integral part of the Resource Centres management team in the development and delivery of the highest possible quality of care.

You should have proven management skills and the ability to provide effective leadership and motivation to the wider staff group. Experience of working with Older People with a variety of needs is essential and an understanding of Reablement is key.

An SVQ Level 3 in Social Care is essential for the post. You will require to also complete Supervisory units of SVQ 4 or have an SVQ Assessors Award.

You will work 37 hours per week. You are expected to be flexible and will be required at times to work shifts including weekends.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

For any informal queries please contact Kerrie Masterson on 01324 501370.