Overview
Service Manager / Registered Care Home Manager (15834) at Leonard Cheshire. We are seeking a motivated individual to lead and manage our care home services, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
* Provide clear direction, management and supervision of a staff team to ensure the service is well run and promotes positive outcomes for disabled people.
* Lead with passion and enthusiasm, maintaining a flexible and proactive approach.
* Ensure health and safety compliance and fulfil statutory obligations; operate within budgetary requirements to maintain a financially sound service.
* Handle recruitment, ongoing training, development and performance management of staff; ensure achievement of national minimum care standard requirements.
* Hold registration for the service and monitor service performance against regulatory and organizational standards.
Qualifications
* A recognised nursing or social care qualification and registration (as appropriate to the service needs).
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or equivalent as required for registration.
* Substantial experience in managing care teams or in supervisory/management roles within a care environment.
* Strong people skills and excellent customer service abilities.
* Thorough understanding of financial data and ability to manage budgets.
* Experience across multiple departments (e.g., therapies, transport, catering, administration, care and maintenance) is advantageous.
Benefits
* Wagestream and access to earned pay before payday.
* Blue Light Card and DBS/AccessNI/PVG membership as applicable.
* Excellent contributory pension with life cover, generous annual leave with buy/sell options.
* Cash Health Plan and coverage for dental and optical costs.
* Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and recognised qualifications.
* Refer a Friend bonus scheme and cycle-to-work program (salary sacrifice).
* Employee Assistance Programme and more.
Additional information
If you have questions, please contact ashleigh.cook@leonardcheshire.org or call 07780 092 522. Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community and supports reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. A satisfactory PVG/DBS check is required. Shortlisting may occur as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy when suitable candidates are appointed. No agencies please.
Documents
* Service Manager JD 2025.pdf (154.85 KB)
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