Do you have significant experience of leading care teams and support staff (including admin and catering) in a social care setting?
Strode Park Foundation (SPF) are offering a rewarding opportunity to join Platters Farm Lodge in Rainham, Gillingham as a full time, permanent Registered Manager to be a visible, natural and professional leader.
About the Role
Our values of Care, Inspire and Together underpin everything we do, and we are so proud to employ truly inspirational people who make our care setting a remarkable place to work.
Platters Farm Lodge offers short breaks, respite, rehabilitation, and long-stay facility for adults in Rainham, Medway. Individuals can live at Platters Farm Lodge on a long-term basis. The service also provides people with dementia related care and support. For some people, the fun and nurturing environment of Platters Farm Lodge is their permanent home. The service is vibrant, socially warm, and inviting for the individual and their family and friends. For further information, go to: Platters Farm Lodge (strodepark.org.uk)
Platters Farm Lodge provides care on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays. This means we value reliable and flexible staff. We will consider all requests for flexible working. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.
Purpose of the role:
* To ensure the people in your care are as safe and well cared for as possible, and that their rights and choices are promoted and prioritised.
* To operate within financial parameters that are set annually within the SPF budget process.
* To lead and manage all aspects of the staff team, so staff are clear on their responsibilities and are motivated to carry out their roles safely and effectively.
* To manage the home so it operates safely and smoothly in terms of care quality, contractual and financial obligations, and also maintains a positive reputation.
* To pro-actively manage service development projects, occupancy increases and generate service development.
Benefits
* Competitive Rates of Pay
* Meals Provided
* Paid Disclosure and Barring Service Check
* Free Flu Jab
* Free Parking
* Refer a friend bonus
* Strode Lottery
* Staff Council
* Flexible Hours
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Staff Newsletter and updates
* Staff Awards
Requirements
Our ideal Registered Manager will:
* Hold NVQ Level 5 Health and Social Care - Adult Residential Leadership and Management.
* Have a good understanding of the regulatory responsibilities of a Registered Manager and the law relating to care services.
* Be caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support.
* Experience of medication management.
* Understanding of MCA, DoLS and safeguarding processes.
* Be flexible as there may be occasions to work outside of normal hours, depending on the needs of the service.
It would be an advantage if you have:
* Experience of managing the delivery of care services as a Registered Manager.
* A full clean driving licence.
* Direct or indirect experience of working or supporting individuals with disabilities
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