Registered Manager

Proud to Care South West; Highweek; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home organization in Highweek is looking for a qualified individual to manage daily aspects of a residential home and day care service. The role demands strong leadership, adherence to care standards, and the ability to work closely with staff and families while ensuring excellent care for adults with learning disabilities. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience, along with a compassionate approach to care. The position offers a fixed working pattern with the need for some flexibility for meetings and events.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a residential care Manager/Deputy Manager or 5 years as a Senior Carer.
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities for at least 3 years.
• Proficiency in using various IT systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the home and day care.
• Ensure high standards of care and compliance with legislation.
• Provide leadership and support to staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership skills

Reliability

IT proficiency

Education

Level 3 qualification in adult care

Willingness to work towards Level 5 in adult care

Job description

• Manage all aspects of the home and day care on a day-to-day basis to ensure high standards of care for the residents
• Provide good quality of life for the residents and that their individual needs are met as far as possible
• Maintain a happy, friendly and fun-loving atmosphere in the home and support the residents to express their individuality and do things they enjoy
• Ensure legislation, policies and procedures are adhered to and a high standard of service is delivered, in line with the Care Quality Commission and other requirements
• Aim to maintain at least the ‘Good’ rating awarded to the home by the CQC
• Provide strong leadership and guidance to a positive and effective staff team
• Manage and supervise the work of all of those employed in the residential home and day care service, with a clear allocation of duties
• Ensure staff rotas, meetings and training are effective and up to date
• Provide regular on-call cover, as part of a rota
• Manage appropriate records and information in line with GDPR and other legislation
• Ensure financial records are kept up to date, including responsibility for residents’ money, petty cash and payments
• Maintain effective partnerships with specialist services and close contact with family members
• Celebrate events and share success through social media and other avenues
• Work closely with the Trustees of the Charity
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities to ensure the home and day care are run and maintained efficiently, 24 hours per day
• Maintain a presence on the floor.
• Run the home and day care service as a business, to ensure sustainability in the future

Does the job role include personal care?: No

Working Patterns:

40 hours per week, normally Monday to Friday

Some flexibility is required in order to attend monthly Board meetings or other events outside of the normal working week

Essential details:

• Qualified to at least Level 3 in adult care with a willingness to work towards adult care Level 5 within agreed timescales.
• Have residential care Manager/Deputy Manager experience for at least 2 years or have been a Senior Carer in a residential home for at least 5 years (at least Level 3)
• At least 3 years’ experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
• Able to work effectively within a team
• Reliable and dependable
• Passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities
• Respectful towards others and have an empathetic, understanding and caring attitude
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people with different abilities
• Leadership skills
• Prioritise and effectively manage own workload
• Proficient in the use of IT, using a range of systems and software.