Director of Care Services, Cliff House Community Support Services (CHCSS)

Salary: Competitive for the right candidate with min salary of £37k

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 35hrs week

Cliff House Community Support Services (CHCSS)

Charity No 1063803

(Formerly Age UK Knaresborough and District)

This award winning, successful and innovative local charity is looking for motivated and enthusiastic people to help us provide integrated health and social care (excluding personal care) for frail older people both in their own homes and in our Day Centre.

Director of Services

To manage all aspects of the charity's services both Support at Home and Day Care.

We are looking for a very experienced individual who has previous, proven success in managing care services for older people.

An extremely competitive salary awaits the successful individual with the right skills and experience, a min salary of £37k is offered

Closing date 14^th January

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Day Care based in the Chain Lane Community Hub building in Knaresborough

Shopping for frail or vulnerable people

Various Admin duties

Social media support

To apply please post or e mail a CV with covering letter and full contact details including tel no and e mail to [email protected] or write to Admin Dept. CHCSS, Chain Lane Community Hub. Knaresborough HG50AS

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