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• How many Day Service Manager jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 25 Day Service Manager jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Day Service Manager do?

  Day care managers are responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations within the care setting, including recruiting and managing staff, managing budgets and ensuring that the quality of the services provided meets national care standards.

  Tasks required include:

  • 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.

• What are the entry requirements for a Day Service Manager?

  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 are available including NVQs/SVQs in Health and Social Care at Levels 3 and 4. Background checks including a DBS check are required.

• What other similar jobs are there to Day Service Manager?

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