Job Description
Grade/Salary: Grade G
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Fountain Court, Millpool Way, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 4HWAre you passionate about making a difference and leading a dedicated team? Fountain Court is a vibrant, supportive environment where you can truly excel and help shape the future of care. Join us to deliver exceptional service to our diverse community, with opportunities for professional growth and development at every stage.
You will be expected to:\n
\n - Provide management direction, development and support to a team of staff within a residential community and/or day care setting.
\n - Provide a service that flexibly meets the needs of all people using the service.
\n - Provide a service that is representative of the community it services, meeting the needs of Black and Ethnic Minority Communities and women.
\n - To manage budgets within agreed budgetary limits.
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In this role you will:\n
\n - Hold or currently be working towards a minimum of level 4 qualification in Adult Social Care or Equivalent.
\n - 2 years’ experience of working with older people in a residential setting.
\n - 2 years’ experience of direct supervision and managing teams.
\n - Obtain registration with the Care Quality Commission within 6 months of commencing post.
\n - Be flexible to the needs of the organisation and the service.
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We value those who bring vision, compassion, and commitment. If you want to work somewhere your talents are recognised and nurtured, then Fountain Court is the place for you. Enjoy the satisfaction of managing a service that is both flexible and inclusive, while supporting individuals to live their best lives. Apply now and become part of a team that puts people at the heart of everything we do.
Why Sandwell Council?At Sandwell Council, our work has a real impact. We are proud to be a values-led organisation that supports its employees with excellent benefits, a competitive remuneration package, and a strong focus on development. By joining us, you’ll play a key role in delivering services that make a real and lasting difference to thousands of people across the borough.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal candidate and currently at risk, please let the recruiting manager know. We place equality, diversity and inclusion at the core of who we are and how we lead, where every voice matters. At Sandwell, we recognise and value the richness that comes from diverse lived experiences, perspectives, backgrounds and identities. This diversity makes us a stronger and more effective council.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are treated fairly, and have the opportunity to thrive. Creating an environment where colleagues feel respected, supported and able to contribute fully is central to our culture and the way we work. We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and employees have equitable access to opportunities. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace so that everyone has the support they need to perform at their best and succeed in their role.If you wish to apply as Care Leaver or a Disability Confident candidate, please make sure to state this when submitting your CV.If you have a disability and require assistance in submitting your CV, please contact us.REF-229 630
