Job Description
Responsibilities
General running of the home:
* Play a leading part in ensuring the ongoing financial viability of the service, working with the corporate finance team, providing an excellent care service whilst working within internal budgets.
* Actively contribute to filling any vacancies that may occur at the home thus ensuring sustainability of the service. Take part in assessments following referrals and any marketing exercises as required.
* Take overall responsibility for the cleanliness standards; general health and safety; ensuring regular maintenance checks are carried out and any problems rectified, decorating is carried out as required and any adaptations necessary are made.
Qualifications
* QCF L5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care Services or equivalent qualification as recognised by Social Care Wales to meet the standard required to register as a care home manager.
* Appropriate training with regard to children’s care services.
Experience
* Proven management experience within a relevant care setting. (Manager / Deputy Manager / Senior Team Leader)
* Proven experience of working with people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and/or mental health problems. Including individuals who are under the age of 18.
* Experience of dealing with health care professionals and external agencies.
Knowledge/Skills
* Basic knowledge of regulations and regulatory system. (RISCA, Social Care Act))
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate with individuals, staff and stakeholders confidently.
* Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, DOLS, Safeguarding, and other relevant legislation.
* Good organisational skills and the ability to use own initiative.
* Demonstrable motivational, mentoring and leadership skills.
* Good IT skills, able to use all basic programmes – outlook, excel, word.
Other Factors
* Physically fit to meet demands of the post
* Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
* Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
* Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
* Ability to take responsibility for problems and accountability for actions.