Registered Manager - Learning Disabilities
Domus have a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Manager to join a national care organisation in Blackburn. This role involves supporting a large service for Adults who are 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 the provision of high quality, safe care and support in accordance with CQC standards.
2. Lead by example in the management of employees, ensuring regular supervision for all staff, and handling disciplinary issues when they arise.
3. Take overall responsibility for health and safety, including all risk assessments according to our policies and CQC requirements.
4. Create and update support plans for all service users, ensuring these are shared and adhered to promote good health, independence and skills.
5. Support service users with individual health needs, including organising support from the GP, district nurse, etc., and manage the ordering, receipt and safe administration of all medications used within the home.
6. Supervise, support and work closely with our HR & Training Administrator, in recruiting and training suitable staff according to safe recruitment procedures in line with CQC requirements.
7. Manage the budget for the service, including understanding and managing voids and staffing.
8. Plan and ensure delivery of in-house training to groups of new and existing staff.
9. Communicate confidently with Care Managers, other professionals and families as well as prospective service users.
10. Ensure the service is staffed adequately at all times.
11. Be fully conversant with the CQC inspection process and able to prove compliance in the event of an inspection.
12. Take overall responsibility for petty cash, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
13. Build professional and trusted relationships with colleagues, residents and other stakeholders.
14. Be a motivator to service users, staff and outside agencies.
Registered Manager Requirements
1. Management experience within Health and Social Care, ideally in residential services.
2. Hold a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards this.
3. Able to demonstrate knowledge of the current CQC care standards.
4. Computer literate, with good levels of written and verbal communication.
5. Experience of note-taking to provide meaningful records of meetings.
6. Caring, patient and approachable, able to work with sensitivity as well as urgency.
7. Awareness of the importance of confidentiality is essential.
8. Experience of managing training and HR issues, and familiar with safe recruitment processes.
9. Flexible and able to prioritise workload under pressure, in an extremely busy setting.
The successful applicant will be based in Kent.
Benefits
1. Excellent support from an experienced team.
2. Paid holiday – 5.6 weeks per year.
3. Full training.
4. Bonus scheme.
5. Pension scheme.
6. Opportunities for development and career progression.
7. 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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