Job Description

Job Title:

Practice Manager

Location:

Mawson House - Portland / Supported Accommodation Services - Weymouth

Hours:

32 hours per week

Salary:

28,000 - 30,000 per annum

Reports To:

Registered Manager / Registered Service Manager

Role Overview

The Practice Manager plays a vital role in supporting the Registered Manager with the day to day running of the Children's Home and Supported Accommodation services. You will ensure high standards of care, compliance with regulatory requirements, and provide leadership to the team. This role includes covering shifts when necessary to maintain continuity of care and service quality.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Registered Manager in overseeing daily operations across the Children's Home and Supported Accommodation services.
- Lead and coordinate care practices ensuring safe, person centred, and effective support.
- Cover shifts when required to maintain staffing levels and service delivery.
- Participate in the on-call rota (additional allowance applies) to provide out of hours support and decision making.
- Conduct regular staff supervisions and performance reviews to promote professional development.
- Plan, conduct, and report on internal audits (quality, health & safety, documentation).
-Monitor compliance with Ofsted standards, GDPR, and all relevant legislation and guidance.
- Collaborate with the Registered Manager and Clinical Lead on service improvement projects, training initiatives, and policy updates.
- Maintain accurate records, including daily logs, incident reports, and compliance checklists.
- Escalate risks or non conformities promptly and coordinate corrective actions.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks to meet the needs of the service.

Person SpecificationQualifications and Experience

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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or willingness to work towards).
- Previous experience in a supervisory or management role within children's services (desirable).
- Understanding of Ofsted regulatory frameworks and supported accommodation standards (desirable).
- Proven ability to conduct audits and drive quality improvements.

Skills and Attributes

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and record keeping ability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and care management software.
- Resilient under pressure and confident in out of hours decision making.
- Flexible and collaborative approach, willing to step in where needed.

Benefits

- Competitive salary.
- Additional on-call allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities, including Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
- Employee Assistance Programme.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Involve Care Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check additionally all posts are subject to satisfactory references prior to appointment. We follow safer recruitment practices to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those in our care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person