Registered Service Manager LBS – 012

Job Description

Job Category :Social & Health Care Non-Qualified
Location :19 Orient Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week :36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :09:00
End Time :17:00
Salary: £202.05
Orient Street is a CQC registered residential respite unit (rated Good) that supports adults with learning disabilities and autism, addressing a wide range of diverse and complex needs.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Registered Manager who can support and encourage the development of skills, growth and fulfilment for the adults staying at Orient Street.

In this role, you will inspire and guide your team, helping them reach their full potential. You will also build meaningful relationships, communicate effectively and foster strong engagement with both families and service users, making a real difference for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager who is ready to take the next step in their career and lead the continued development of our respite unit.

About You:

This role is ideal for someone who understands the needs of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and those who display behaviours of concern. To succeed in this role, you will need to:

Hold or be willing to work towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Social Care.
Possess knowledge and understanding of the needs of adults with learning disabilities, autism, and individuals with behaviours of concern.
Have experience with budget management, analysis and monitoring.
Lead by example, supporting staff to reach their full potential.
Understand the importance of communication, build relationships and engage with families and service users.
To be considered for an interview, your CV and supporting statement should clearly demonstrate:

An enhanced DBS check and clearance.
A thorough knowledge of CQC regulations, the Care Act 2014, and the governance of CQC registered care homes.
A proven track record with CQC inspections.
Experience working with adults with learning disabilities in a residential environment, including providing personal care.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:
1. Management Qualification such as NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Adult Social Care or be working towards this within the timeframe set by the regulatory bodies of registration.
2. Detailed current knowledge of CQC regulatory framework, including Fundamental Standards and Quality statements, Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation relating to the governance.
3. Working knowledge of safeguarding, mental capacity and deprivation of liberty legislation and best practice, and the principles of Personalisation and Reablement.
4. Working knowledge of all Health and Safety Requirements, including knowledge of the service training requirements to meet Health and Safety, and regulatory compliance
5. Knowledge and understanding of adults with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour and recognised approaches of support such as PBS.
Experience:
6. Experience of working with adults with learning difficulties within a residential environment, including at a senior level.
7. Experience of successfully working within internal and external compliance frameworks e.g CQC
8. Experience of professional leadership, including setting objectives and performance management, utilising methods to assess performance of staff in the context of the achievement of individuals, the service and organisational targets.
9. Experience with providing personal care for people with learning disabilities in a supervised professional setting, including managing challenging behaviour with an awareness of safeguarding.
10. Experience of evaluating, drafting and implementing new policies and procedures within a health and social care environment.
11. Experience of working in in partnership with other disciplines and services to develop and promote service improvement and best practice within the team.
12. Knowledge and experience of budget management and analysis and interpretation of management information, including budgetary monitoring.
13. Experience of applying the principles of equal opportunities in the implementation of practice, in order to address equality and diversity issues.
14. Experience of keeping up to date with legislation, best practice and regulatory frameworks and implement effective change
Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:
15. Ability to assess risk and provide plans to address and safeguard concerns.
16. Ability collate and analyse complex information and produce good quality data that is easily understood by others.
17. Effective communication and problem-solving skills in complex situations and the ability to facilitate these in others, especially in times of change.
18. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in writing, verbally and through reports. This includes the production of high-quality reports with clear recommendations.
19. Ability and commitment to develop and build effective relationships and adults with disabilities and their families/carers, informal networks and other professionals, working across service boundaries.
20. Commitment and ability to pass the CQC registration requirements your probation period