Job Description

CQC Registered Manager

Responsible/Reporting to:

Senior Manager

Employer

Leyton House Community Care Ltd

Hours

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

40hours

Duration

Permanent

COMPANY SUMMARY

LHCCGroup has several care homes; 24hr supported living schemes, 9 to 5 shared supported living units and fully independent 1 or 2 bedroom flats with outreach services. In 2011 we extended our services to providing training and education to staff, service users and the public.

Our services range from the provision of accommodation and intensive care and support in our registered care settings, through less intensively supported living- based accommodation projects, to providing outreach floating support to people in our fully independent flats or third party providers. As service users move to more independent accommodation, we ensure that the transition to independent living is taken in gradual steps which are manageable for the service user whilst providing best value for the sponsoring authority.

LHCC provides dedicated male and female accommodation, specialist care and support services for people with mental health care needs. The people we care for often have complex needs; recovering from alcohol and illicit substances misuse, and/or has a history of involvement with the criminal justice system. Most of our residents will have previously been detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act and some are subject to Home Office/ MOJ restriction orders.

OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

To empower Service Users' to live, for as long as required in a comfortable home, with the opportunity of enhancing their quality of life through an intensive rehabilitation thus to promote independence. To provide support and stimulation to help residents maximise their potential physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

HOURS OF WORK

The Manager will be required to work 40 hours per week. Weekend work will/may be necessary on an on call pro rota basis.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGERIAL

1. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the home.

2. Apply and maintain CQC Manager's Registration for Regulated Activities

3. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.

4. Offer support and supervision for all members of staff.

5. Offer in-house training.

6. To manage finance and budgets of the home.

7. Assessing clients for the suitability of the home.

8. Knowledge of current legislation of the Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) and

Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 and their Regulations.

9. Knowledge of the GSCC Code of practice

10. To ensure knowledge of the Safe Working Practises

11. To work both individually and as a member of a Multicultural Disciplinary Team.

12. To attend staff meetings and meetings outside the home if required by the needs of the

establishment.

13. To undergo appropriate training.

14. To be available for courses offered through London South Bank University for Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

15. To be available for supervision as required.

16. To act as mentor for student nurses within the organisation

17. To work effectively with volunteers and any other members of staff.

18. In the absence of the director will be required to act as deputy.

SERVICE USERS

1. To ensure that all Service Users have an equal opportunity to enjoy a friendly, homely and stimulating atmosphere within the home, thereby encouraging them to lead as full a life as possible.

2. To contribute to the formulation and implementation of individual plans of care for Service Users.

3. To act as a key worker to individual residents, in close collaboration with members of staff, establishing programmes of care on an individual basis, to enable each Service User to maximise their personal and social capabilities.

4. To ensure reports of daily assessments are written in the Service Users' records on a daily basis.

5. To build an effective and therapeutic relationship with the Service Users and their families, especially where acting as Key-worker observing discretion and confidentiality as appropriate.

6. To develop personal skills relative to the needs of the Service Users, including skills in communication, observation and active listening.

7. To attend the staff hand-over meeting and to act upon discussion and information generated at these meetings.

8. Where applicable, to assist in the safekeeping, storage, administration and handling of drugs in accordance with the current legislation.

9. To respect the cultural and spiritual needs of the Service Users by assisting in the provisions of facilities for the spiritual observances.

10. To assist with arranging and supporting social activities with Service Users, e.g. Outings and other stimulating activities.

11. To participate in all aspects of domestic and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the home as outlined by the Service Manager.

12. To be aware of security measures, i.e. not to admit anyone to the home who is not known or expected at the establishment.

13. To check and maintain security of the building.

14. To monitor all supported hostel and liaise with appropriate staff to ensure care is being delivered at a high standard.

15. Provide care for people with Mental health support needs who is discharged under the section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (After-care).

LIASON

To assist in ensuring that Service Users maintain close links with the community through their relatives, friends, volunteers, clubs and other organisations.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

1. To be aware of and comply with Working Practices as laid down under the Health and Safety at Work Act and as applicable to the home procedures.

2. To ensure the safety of all personnel in the building, checking of regulations and regular inspection of fire safety equipment.

3. To make the Director aware of any defects in the building, plant or equipment.

4. Must have clear full driving license with business insurance and access to own vehicle with valid MOT and Road Tax

5. To ensure that the required systems as per current standards are in place.

6. To ensure that any incidents to staff, Service Users or volunteers are reported in accordance with correct procedures.

7. To help/support service users' in keeping their room/flat clean and tidy

8. To ensure the premises are clean and tidy at all times

OTHER

1. To carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the Service Manager/Director.

2. This could be subject to alteration according to changes in Legislation and LHCC LTD. operational practices.

Knowledge and expertise:

NMC Licensed

Level 5 Qualification in Leadership and Management.

Full UK Driving License.

Experience as a Registered Manager for a specialist service - CQC Residential / Nursing Home.

Extensive experience and knowledge around Autism, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Epilepsy.

Willingness to learn and develop their skills.

Knowledge of CQC Outcomes and its application and GSCC Code of Practice.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

East London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

supervisory: 2 years (required) Registered Manager Care Home: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 5 Health & Social Care (required) NMC License (required) Driving Licence (required)
Location:

East London, Greater London (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/05/2025
Reference ID: LHCC CQC Registered Manager- Learning Disability 2025