About the Role
As a Client Care Manager, you will manage your own portfolio of clients, ensuring they receive the highest standards of care and support. You will work as part of a supportive team alongside two other Client Care Managers and the Head of Client Services, with support from a Medication Management Administrator. Your client portfolio will be based within a defined geographical area to minimize travel time. You will oversee all aspects of client care, ensuring it is safe, effective, compliant, and centered around individual needs.
Responsibilities
- Manage own client portfolio and maintain strong, professional relationships with clients and their families.
- Monitor care quality and delivery, ensuring it is person-centred and meets individual client needs.
- Ensure care delivery aligns with relevant legislation, CQC requirements, and company policies.
- Review and update care plans as client needs change.
- Support clients during hospital admission and discharge, especially when care needs change.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, discharge planners, ward staff, and other healthcare professionals for safe hospital discharge.
- Collaborate with GPs, social workers, pharmacies, district nurses, and community services for coordinated client support.
- Identify changes in client needs and make appropriate referrals to community services and other support sources.
- Work closely with the Business Development Manager on initial client assessments, risk assessments, care plans, and medication requirements.
- Provide professional advice, guidance, and reassurance to clients and their families.
- Ensure accurate and timely record maintenance.
- Support the team in maintaining high standards of care, compliance, and customer service.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a care management role.
- Experience writing and reviewing care plans.
- Good knowledge of CQC regulations and the Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs).
- Experience using people management or care management systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills.
- A professional and positive approach.
- Ability to work independently and contribute effectively to a team.
- Flexibility to meet business needs.
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for client visits.
- Local to New Malden or within reasonable travelling distance.
- Subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Skills
- Care management
- Care plan writing and review
- CQC regulations knowledge
- People management systems
- Care management systems
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills
- Time management
- Prioritisation skills
Location
- New Malden
Work Type
- Office based
Experience Level
- 2 years experience in a care management role
Salary/Compensations
- GBP 32500 - GBP 36000
About the Company
- Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people.
- We offer minimum visits of one hour, award-winning training, and have an excellent reputation for the quality of care provided.
- We match Care Assistants to clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to build trust and provide personalized support.
- Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Equal Opportunity
- We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want our team to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work.
