Proud to Care Devon
Managerial
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Roles in this Category
There are several different roles in this category:
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Team Leader/Supervisor Role
- Involves leading a team of care workers to ensure the highest standards are achieved.
- May also involve doing rotas or training.
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Registered Manager
- Oversees the day-to-day running of a service including budgeting, growth of the company, development of staff, and leading on specific projects.
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Specialist Co-ordinator
- Oversees the care of a specific group such as those with dementia or with learning difficulties.
Expected to Earn
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Team Leader/Supervisor
- Earns in the region of £23,000 to £27,000.
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Social Work Team Manager
- Earns between £38,000 and £48,000.
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Specialist Co-ordinator
- Earns between £24,000 and £30,000.
Skills and Values
There are a range of skills and values needed for a managerial role, including:
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- Excellent communication, observational, and listening skills
- Good verbal, digital, written, and numeracy skills
- Good organisational skills and the ability to cope under pressure
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
Entry Requirements
- Experience in care, together with a formal qualification (Level 3 or above).
- A team leader/supervisor requires a Level 3 qualification (e.g., a Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care).
- A Registered Manager usually requires a Level 4 qualification in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Management.
- A Specialist Co-ordinator role may require a minimum of a Level 4 qualification or a degree plus specialized training in the chosen field.
- The core qualification for social care managers is the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care. This qualification can only be done while working in a management role.
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Roles to Gain Experience
- Senior Care Assistant
- Nurse
Opportunities to Develop
If you start in the team leader role, you may be able to gain higher qualifications (e.g., a Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Adult Care) through an apprenticeship or external training provider. You will gain managerial experience as you progress and may be given more senior responsibilities in the workplace.
Care managers would usually have experience of working in health or social care already, but it is sometimes possible to transfer from a different sector.
What's Next
- Move into commissioning or even own your own home.
- Specialize in a particular area.
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