Assistant Care Manager

Job Title:

Assistant Care Manager
Agency:
West Sussex County Council

Location:

United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: £29,540 to £32,061 per annum GBP / Year

Apply now for the Assistant Care Manager role in the UK with visa sponsorship. Join our team and make a difference in compassionate care!

West Sussex County Council serves over 850,000 citizens and is a diversified corporation. We treat workers with genuine respect and prioritize work‑life balance.

You will work in our Safeguarding Hub as an Assistant Care Manager, collaborating with the social work team and other health care professionals to provide statutory social work services to people in the West Sussex area.

• Serve as single point of contact for all recommendations from safeguarding adults, performing preliminary screening and decision‑making for referrals.
• Accept and start the first safeguarding plans.
• Collaborate with other organisations (police, service providers, housing authorities, etc.) to manage risk.
• Provide Adults’ Services and associated organisations with guidance on statutory safeguarding obligations and procedures.

• People in the public
• Concerned residents, friends and family
• The police
• The ambulance service
• Care facilities
• Other carers

Pay range: £29,540 to £32,061 annually

Pattern of Work: Full‑time

Type of

Contract:

Permanent

Location: Horsham (at least two workdays per week)

The Safeguarding Hub’s staff decides whether a referral should be pursued as a safeguarding issue, inquiry or another suitable path. The role focuses on putting the person at the center of decision‑making, obtaining their input, and ensuring mental competence and advocacy support. The team works closely with Sussex Police, ambulance services, the Care Quality Commission, and health services. The role also involves data analysis for team growth, presentation of safeguarding work, and new hire orientation.

Minimum wage for this position is £41,700 annually; visa sponsorship is available. Applicants must determine eligibility for a skilled worker visa.