1242- RESIDENTIAL, DAY AND DOMICILIARY CARE MANAGERS AND PROPRIETORS

Job Title: 

RESIDENTIAL, DAY AND DOMICILIARY CARE MANAGERS AND PROPRIETORS

Alternate Titles: 

Care manager,Day centre manager,Nursing home owner,Residential manager (residential home)

Job Description: 

Managers and proprietors in this group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources necessary in the provision and running of residential and day care establishments and domiciliary care services for persons who require specialised care and/or supervision.

Education: 

Although there are no pre-set academic entry requirements there are a variety of entry routes. However, entrants must be registered with the relevant statutory body and hold the appropriate qualification for the job they do. Off- and on-the-job training is provided and a range of qualifications is available including NVQs/SVQs in Health and Social Care at Levels 3 and 4. Background checks including a CRB check are required.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 5
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements;
  • plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities to staff;
  • arranges for payment of bills, keeps accounts and adheres to health, safety and other statutory requirements;
  • maintains contact between service users and the local community and/or family and friends;
  • assesses service users? needs and ensures they have access to health and social care services as required;
  • creates a friendly, secure atmosphere to gain the trust and confidence of those using the service;
  • ensures that the physical comfort and all material needs of service users are provided and attempts to resolve problems that may arise.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK