Fethneys is a residential care service for 10 disabled adults in Worthing, West Sussex. At Fethneys we support young adults with physical conditions to live life as they choose. At present all our tenants are wheelchair users who have cerebral palsy, and they are all under 40. We would really love to hear from you if you have a strong understanding of safeguarding requirements, great leadership skills and proven experience in successfully running a service within the care sector. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to take on the role of Registered Care Manager in our reputable healthcare facility in Worthing. Our service is home to 10 adults with physical disabilities. We actively involve its users in their local community, where they take part in a wide range of activities using local resources. We are amongst the highest rated providers of care and supported living services in the UK, with 84% of our services rated 'good' or 'outstanding' by regulators. Would you like to join our great team, supporting our values and ethos, continuing the fantastic work that we do in making a positive impact on the lives of people with a disability? As a Service Manager with Leonard Cheshire, you will provide clear direction, management and supervision of a great staff team. Leading with passion and enthusiasm to ensure your service is well run, you will promote positive outcomes for disabled people with a flexible and proactive approach. In addition to the delivery of great care, you will ensure the service is fully compliant regarding health and safety management and fulfil statutory obligations. Working within budgetary requirements is essential and operating a financially sound service. As a successful manager you will handle recruitment, on-going training, development and performance needs of your staff, ensuring the achievement of national minimum care standard requirements. You will also hold registration for the service. This is a challenging yet really exciting opportunity, offering you the chance to grow and develop as a member of the Leonard Cheshire management team, further enhancing your already successful career as a care professional.,
* A, recognised nursing or social care qualification and registration (as appropriate to the needs of the service).
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or equivalent as required for registration, Substantial experience in managing care teams / supervisory or management experience in a care environment.
* Strong people and communication skills with excellent customer service.
* Thorough understanding of financial data and ability to manage budgets.
* Experience of a range of different departments i.e. therapies, transport, catering, administration, care and maintenance is advantageous., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
Proving quality, frontline care and support in our care homes, nursing homes and supported living services is at the very core of what we do. Our approach is based on the promotion of greater independence and choice for the people who we support, working with over 1,600 people with a disability every day.
* Free Blue Light Card.
* Free DBS / Access NI check or PVG membership as applicable.
* Excellent contributory company pension scheme with 3 x salary life cover benefit.
* Substantial and flexible annual leave, with the option to buy and sell (salary sacrifice).
* Cash Health Plan, claim back dental, optical and other costs.
* Comprehensive training relevant to your role.
* Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
* Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
* Access to cycle-to-work benefits (salary sacrifice).
* Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!