REGISTERED CARE MANAGER
Stratford Lodge
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salary Up to £45k
40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year, 6 weeks paid holiday
Stratford Lodge is part of The Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Registered Care Manager who will be based at Stratford Lodge in Salisbury.
We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits. Staff are recruited based on their vitality and enthusiasm, as well as for their qualifications and experience.
Stratford Lodge
Stratford Lodge is a specialist residential care home that aims to provide care and links to education for young adults aged 19 – 25 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. The young adults we support will all have a diagnosis of both Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe learning difficulties and other associated needs. Our young adults may display some behaviour that challenges.
Stratford Lodge will create personalised plans for each individual focused on building life skills including; independence and access to vocational pathways where appropriate in a way that supports each individual to achieve their own personal best.
This provision aims to cater for 4-6 young adults.
This is a vibrant opportunity for a dynamic manager to positively contribute to our mission of developing a 52-week residential service provision.
Stratford Lodge is registered with CQC and is rated ‘Good’; a rating it has maintained since opening in 2007.
Job Role
* This role is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Care, to develop strategic growth and drive the service forward. You will also lead and manage the staff team to fulfil and deliver the agreed plans.
* As a Registered Manager you will hold a Level 5 qualification, or be willing to work towards achieving this.
* You will have experience in supporting individuals who have Autism and/or learning disabilities. You will also be motivated and have experience of managing change.
* You will be responsible for delivering, in line with the statement of purpose, high quality care that remains fully compliant with CQC regulatory standards.
* This role will include responsibility for staff, budgets, resources and reporting. There will be an expectation to conduct night visits and be a Senior on Call on a rota basis.
* We are a unique and complex business and you will need to balance a hands-on, practical approach with a creative and innovative style and the ability to respond with positivity and a ‘can do’ mindset.
Why Choose Cambian?
• At the core of CareTech, is our commitment to supporting our amazing Service Users and their families - each with their own needs, aspirations and infinite potential to experience the Extraordinary Every Day!
• All of our colleagues – Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech’s goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter.
• A career in Care can be life-changing. The chance to make a real, positive difference every day and the opportunity to build experience, skills and recognised qualifications in a friendly, empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything we do.
• As one of Europe’s largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects.
The CareTech family is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education.
If you wish to speak with someone regarding this vacancy please contact Joshua Hand – Head of Care on 01264 889751. To find out more about us please visit: Grateley House School | Asperger Schools | Cambian Education (cambiangroup.com)
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