Registered Care Service Manager - Kingston, Canterbury £32-34,000 pa depending on experience

Benefits

28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
DBS check paid by Caretech prior to starting with us
Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
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Free Employee Assistance Programme
We offer Apprenticeships to those with less experience looking to join the Care Sector
We provide FREE training to achieve qualification in Social Care

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead and direct the day-to-day operational management of the home, ensuring that available resources are used effectively to enable the provision of a good quality service
Ensure that all staff working within the home receive regular supervision, in accordance with CareTech's Policy
Work closely with the Service Development Team, participating in the selection and compatibility of potential new residents, their assessment, and transition into the home if appropriate
Ensure that all service users have a dynamic support plan, which involves the person as far as is possible, takes account that person's needs and aspirations, and is reviewed regularly
Hold responsibility for ensuring that the home operates in accordance with all statutory requirements, using the National Minimum Standards as a benchmark for good practice
Ensure that the home offers a safe environment geared to creating opportunities for the personal development of service users, taking into account practical, physical and emotional needs
Take a lead role for risk analysis within the home, ensuring that appropriate assessments take place, and plans put in place to minimise risk where necessary
Ensure that all steps are taken to maintain the health of people living within the home
Play a supporting role to Senior Managers regarding the Contract Monitoring process, providing reports and management information on the conduct of the home where this is necessary
Liaise with external Agencies as appropriate, and ensure that contact between the staff team and those Agencies is conducted in a professional manner
Work with the Personnel Department in supporting the recruitment and selection of staff, and assist the Area Manager in the formulation of staffing strategies, Policies and Procedures, and other pieces of managerial work as required
Participate, as required, in the formulation of budgets and to monitor expenditure in specific budget headings as required
Ensure that proper record and administrative systems are in place within the home, as required by CareTech Policy & Procedures, and Statutory Authorities
Be accountable for the management of the Home's petty cash float and any monies/valuables belonging to service users kept within the home
Participate in the Area's on-call management system as required
Ensure that the home is run in accordance with good Health & Safety practice and legal requirements
Ensure that maintenance and equipment renewal needs are communicated to the relevant person, obtaining costings/quotes where appropriate, and then ordering items/services once authorised
Ensure that good communication networks are maintained within the home, upwards within CareTech's management structure, and sideways to relevant others
Support the Company's Disciplinary & Grievance processes, as required, including involvement in Investigations, and the Chairing of Disciplinary Hearings if need be
Ensure that all staff within the Home are aware of, and adhere to, CareTech's Policy & Procedures, and to have involvement in the review and revision of these, and other Company documents when required
Undertake any other managerial tasks as required, in accordance with the seniority and level of responsibility inherent in this position

The Successful Candidate for the role will have:

The ability to keep calm under pressure
Confidence to work alone and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills
The passion to work with vulnerable Adults
The desire and commitment to achieve high standards of safeguarding

About Caretech:

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live i

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