The role
The Registered Manager will manage a 48 bed care home in Blandford Forum for people we support, promoting through high standards of professional practice, a caring environment conducive to the resident’s health, psychological and physical wellbeing. They work within the Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and adhere to the Care Quality Commission Fundamental Standards. The Registered Manager is also be responsible for management of colleagues, buildings and budgets, in accordance with Care Dorset policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities
· To be the responsible registered manager under the terms of the CQC Fundamental Standards, ensuring compliance to these standards
· Within Care Dorset’s guidelines ensure that the needs of people we support are assessed, care plans/ISPs are developed, implemented and monitored.
· Recruitment and selection of colleagues
· Induction, training and supervision
· Maintenance of effective staffing levels through rostering
· Control and administration of medication
· Promoting effective communication between colleagues.
· Responsibilities under the Health and Safety At Work Act 1974.
· Delegated budgets
· Security e.g., Fire Prevention and maintenance of internal and external fabric of building.
· Assessing and providing services to meet the emotional, physical, spiritual, health and material needs of people we support.
· Encouraging and supporting people we support to take decisions on matters which affect them.
· Ensure that reviews are held with multi-disciplinary teams at appropriate intervals and, where necessary arrange such reviews.
· Maintain good links with the local community and foster the support of voluntary organisations.
· Take appropriate action on complaints and follow Care Dorset’s Complaints Procedure.
· Undertake recording, completion of reports and project work as required by the Head of Operations.
· To undertake training courses and attend meetings as required.
This role profile is not exhaustive and reflects the type and range of tasks, responsibilities and outcomes associated with the role.
What Benefits Will I Receive
· Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 32 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays)
· Enhanced Maternity Pay
· Occupational Sick pay entitlement from day one
· Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
· Access to Employee Assistance Programme
· Comprehensive induction
· Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
· Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
· Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (Uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
· Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony
Person specification
Must haves
· Prior experience of working within a management team in a residential setting
· Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care NVQ4 or working towards Level 5 Diploma Health and Social Care Adult Pathway within the Quality Credits Framework.
· Knowledge of a wide range of medical conditions and their potential impact on a person’s independence in their daily lives
· Implementation of the fundamental standards within a residential setting
· Awareness of relevant legislation, particularly Health and Social Care Act 2008 and Care Act 2014
· Understanding of Safeguarding Adults policy and procedures
· Significant experience of assessing individual client needs
· Experience of risk assessment and management
· Effective budget management
· Chairing and managing meetings
· Management of colleagues including use of people management policies and procedures
· Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people we support, colleagues, relatives, other professionals and senior managers.
· Have a strong ability to work flexibly, managing changing and competing priorities.
· Able to provide effective line management to achieve objectives.
· Able to contribute to service development
· Good IT skills
Good to have
· Understanding and use of audit tools
· An understanding of the principles of safer recruitment and CQC regulatory requirements
· An inquisitive mind: not afraid to challenge the norm and ask why
· Committed to doing the right thing, for the people we support and colleagues