Domus have a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Manager to national organisation that focus on supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental health needs
The service provides care and accommodation for adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental health needs. This is across Supported Living and outreach services.
We are looking for someone with previous experience at management level in the sector, who is able to demonstrate a track record in motivating and managing staff, together with a clear understanding of leadership responsibilities in social care.
We can consider current Service/Home/Registered Managers, as well as experienced Deputy Managers within the Learning Disabilities and Physical Disabilities sector.
Key Responsibilities of a Registered Manager
Take on the role of Registered Manager directing the day-to-day running of the service to ensure the provision of high quality, safe care and support in accordance with CIW standards;
Take overall responsibility for health and safety, including all risk assessments according to our policies and CIW requirements;
Create and update support plans for all service users, ensuring these are shared and adhered to in order to promote good health, independence and skills;
Support service users with any individual health needs including organising support from the GP, district nurse etc, and to organise the ordering, receipt and safe administration of all medications used within the home;
Supervise, support and work closely with our HR & Training Administrator, in recruiting and training suitable staff according to safe recruitment procedures in line with CIW requirements, and ensuring that staff training is planned, delivered and properly recorded to meet the needs of employees and service users.
Manage the budget for the service - this position will be key in understanding and managing the budget including management of voids and staffing;
Communicate confidently with Care Managers, other professionals and families as well as prospective service users;
To be fully conversant with the CIW inspection process and able to prove compliance in the event of an inspection; keeping abreast of changes within the Sector
Take overall responsibility for petty cash, ensuring records are accurate and up to date;
Build professional and trusted relationships with colleagues, residents and other stakeholders;
Be a motivator, to service users, staff and outside agencies.
Registered Manager Requirements:
Management experience within the Health and Social Care, ideally in residential services;
Hold a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards this;
Able to demonstrate knowledge of the current CIW care standards in order to help ensure our service is Safe, Caring, Effective, Responsive and Well-led;
Computer literate, with good levels of written and verbal communication;
Experience of note-taking, to provide meaningful records of meetings with staff, residents and their families, and outside agencies;
Caring, patient and approachable, able to work with sensitivity as well as urgency where necessary;
Awareness of the importance of confidentiality is essential;
Experience of managing training and HR issues, and be familiar with safe recruitment processes;
Flexible and able to prioritise their workload, sometimes under pressure, in an extremely busy setting.
Benefits:
Excellent support from an experienced team
Paid holiday – 5.6 weeks per year
Full training
Bonus scheme
Pension scheme
Opportunities for development and career progression
Free DBS
If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Cameron Lawrie at Domus Recruitment
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