Registered Manager – Learning Disabilities, Blackburn
Domus Recruitment has a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Manager to join a national care organization in Blackburn. This role involves supporting a large service for adults over 40 years old with learning disabilities.
They will consider both experienced Deputies and Registered Managers with learning disability or mental health experience.
Key Responsibilities of a Registered Manager
1. Direct the day-to-day running of the service to ensure high-quality, safe care in accordance with CQC standards.
2. Lead staff management, including supervision and disciplinary issues.
3. Oversee health and safety, including risk assessments per policies and CQC requirements.
4. Create and update support plans for service users to promote health, independence, and skills.
5. Support service users with health needs, organize medical support, and manage medication administration.
6. Recruit and train staff, ensuring compliance with safe recruitment procedures and staff training records.
7. Manage the service budget, including voids and staffing costs.
8. Plan and deliver in-house training and organize external trainers as needed.
9. Communicate with Care Managers, professionals, families, and prospective service users.
10. Ensure adequate staffing at all times.
11. Maintain compliance with CQC inspection standards and stay updated on sector changes.
12. Handle petty cash and maintain accurate records.
13. Build professional relationships with colleagues, residents, and stakeholders.
14. Motivate staff, service users, and external agencies.
Registered Manager Requirements
* Management experience in health and social care, preferably in residential services.
* Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care or willingness to obtain it.
* Knowledge of current CQC standards to ensure service compliance.
* Computer literacy and good communication skills.
* Experience in note-taking and record-keeping for meetings and interactions.
* Caring, patient, approachable, with sensitivity and urgency where needed.
* Understanding of confidentiality importance.
* Experience in training, HR, and safe recruitment processes.
* Ability to prioritize workload under pressure in a busy environment.
* The role is based in Kent.
Benefits include excellent support, paid holiday (5.6 weeks), full training, career progression opportunities, and a free DBS.
If interested, please apply or contact Cameron Lawrie at Domus Recruitment. We also offer a £300 reward for successful candidate recommendations that lead to a placement of at least one month.
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