Registered Care Home Manager

Choice Care Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Home Manager to oversee the daily management of a residential home. This role requires extensive experience in Adult Social Care and the ability to foster a safe and positive environment for residents. The position offers the opportunity for professional development through a Level 5 in Care Leadership & Management diploma. Competitive benefits are included, along with a supportive work atmosphere.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday entitlement - starting from 35 days including Bank Holidays

Sick pay entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme - £500 for recruiting a friend

Christmas bonus - vouchers for all staff

Life insurance

Annual staff awards

Paid day off on your birthday

Free monthly prize draw for frontline care colleagues

Blue Light Card eligibility

Financial health app access

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and supervisory experience in Adult Social Care are required.
• Professional approach with strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Good knowledge of relevant codes of practice and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall management and daily running of the home.
• Create a safe, positive environment for residents.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Level 5 in Care Leadership & Management - General Adult Social Care Diploma

Job description

Hours: 37.5

Salary: £18.08 to £19.21 Hour (Salary based on qualifications)

Overview of the role

Reporting to the Assistant Regional Director, the Home Manager’s role is to be responsible for the overall management and daily running of the home, in accordance with CQC standards and Company policies and procedures, with the end purpose of creating a safe, positive and happy environment for all residents. There is an opportunity to study a Level 5 in Care Leadership & Management - General Adult Social Care Diploma to become a qualified Registered Manager.

The position requires extensive knowledge, including supervisory experience from working in Adult Social Care. You will need to have a professional approach with the ability to organise and prioritise, and a good knowledge of relevant codes of practice and legislation.

Personal attributes

Leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to build lasting relationships with staff, residents, families and external organisations or partners, being patient, reliable and flexible are key characteristics of a successful Home Manager.

What are the benefits?*

• Learning Academy - Level 5 in Care Leadership & Management - General Adult Social Care
• Enhanced holiday entitlement - starting from 35 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Sick pay entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme – comprehensive health and wellbeing support for staff
• Refer a friend scheme – enjoy a payment of £500 when you recruit a friend to Choice Care
• Choiceversary – staff receive vouchers of £75 after 5 years, £100 after 10 years and £150 after 15 years to celebrate their commitment to Choice Care
• Christmas bonus – vouchers for all staff members
• Life insurance
• Annual staff awards – this year each winner received £400 and we had over 30 winners in total
• Complex in-house training – this includes our Advanced Management Development Programme for managers in the making and our Foundation Management Development Programme for rising stars
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Free monthly prize draw – all frontline care colleagues are automatically entered into a monthly prize draw. Three winners, selected at random, receive £500 each, tax-free
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Reclaim prescription costs for Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and access free feminine hygiene products whilst on shift
• Wagestream – a financial health app that enables you to track your earnings, save a small amount automatically each month, receive optional pay advances, purchase vouchers for discounts with retailers, and get access to financial support and education

*minimum service periods and apprenticeship funding eligibility applicable to some benefits

Who are we?

Choice Care is one of the UK’s leading residential care providers for people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions. With over 30 years’ experience, we’re at the forefront of national best practice, with among the highest CQC ratings of any comparable organisation. We are also proud to be one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for the second year in a row!

Our homes are more than just a place to live, they’re like a second family for everyone we support. Each home is a close knit community, with its own unique personality, and all the ups and downs of typical family life, built on trust and the promise of unconditional care. Our colleagues build close bonds with the people they care for, helping to create enduring, positive relationships that build confidence and self-esteem.

In every Choice Care home there’s a strong emphasis on living life to the full and having fun, with purposeful daily activities based on individual preferences and capabilities. Alongside this there are regular social events, projects, outings and holiday breaks which everyone can get involved in and express themselves through.

Where will you work?

Little Heath Court is a bespoke service tailored to the needs of young people with autism and/or complex needs to support them in their transition to adulthood and prepare them for more independent living. Those living at Little Heath Court have access to plenty of communal space for leisure and socialising, including two lounges, a sensory room, a creative activity area, and a large garden with a trampoline and wheelchair-accessible nature trail. Close to the local village of Tilehurst, and the larger town of Reading, the location is ideal for young people looking to build their social networks and access educational and vocational opportunities. Residents enjoy a range of individual and group activities including board games, tapestry-making, reflexology, swimming, cycling, horse riding, country walks and social events like afternoon teas for visiting families. The home has its own transport for local travel and outings further afield.