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Current job title
Care Manager.
How did you come to be working in Social
Care?
From my work as a nurse, I developed an interest in social care and
the wider picture outside of 'the organisation'.
What is your working pattern?
Full Time.
How long have you been working in this
role?
5 Years.
Could you briefly describe a "typical"
day?
A typical day would be to spend time with my clients and their
families with the intention of finding ways to maximise their
quality of life and offering the necessary support. This may
include housing problems, packages of care, respite care, accessing
educational programmes, rehabilitation programmes or arranging 24
hour care placements.
What is the best thing about your job?
My
job offers variety, creativity, autonomy and the opportunity for
continued learning.
My ambition for the future
Continued development and possible promotion within social
care.
How would people get into this sort of
work?
To become a Care Manager a professional level
qualification in Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy and
registration with the relevant professional body is essential. To
undertake these courses 2 'A' Levels or equivalent and Maths and
English key skills are needed.
The Facts and Figures
Salary: Salary depends on the organisation that
you work for. Care Managers would be on a career grade with salary
between £31,000 and £39,000 depending on qualifications and
fulfilment of required competencies.
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
Annual leave: 29 days plus bank
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