Job Title
CQC Registered Manager - Domiciliary Care Services Summary:
A CQC registered manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of care services. Key responsibilities include meeting specific requirements under regulation 7, being committed, accountable, and taking ownership of their responsibilities. Legal implications exist if these responsibilities are not met.
Key Responsibilities
As a CQC Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of one or more regulated activities. This includes reporting certain information to the CQC, such as deaths of service users or safeguarding concerns. Failure to perform this role can result in sanctions like de-registration.
You will also be expected to demonstrate your suitability as a registered manager, highlighting your good character, management and leadership skills, and ability to motivate staff. Additionally, you must adhere to internal and external policies and procedures.
Strategic planning is essential, including setting short and long-term goals, marketing services, and managing business functions such as costing and budgeting. A continuity plan and risk assessments must be in place to minimize harm to individuals and the organization.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Required qualifications include the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services. Essential experience includes:
* Proven experience in domiciliary care, with a strong understanding of care planning, risk assessments, and medication administration.
* Leadership and management skills, including team motivation, task delegation, and decision-making.
* Regulatory compliance knowledge, including CQC regulations, standards, and best practices.
* Financial management skills, including budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control.
* Staff management experience, including recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with service users, families, staff, and external agencies.
* Problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving issues effectively.
* IT proficiency, including familiarity with care management software and other relevant systems.