Job Description

Main Purpose of the role

: To provide a need led service to adults with a learning disability by adopting a person centered approach that fosters self-awareness, personal growth and gives each person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices. To maintain high standards ensuring the compliance with National Care Standards.

Job Purpose

- To take responsibility as Registered Manager for all aspects in the day-to-day running of the Care Home in accordance with the policies and guidelines laid down by DCS. This will include the management of all staff, efficient and effective day to day running of the Home and the further development of the service in line with community needs and the requirements of the Trust. The main aim will be to ensure resident well being by promoting the philosophy of privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment within a policy of managed risk taking.

Principal Responsibilities

To develop and maintain a warm, caring environment geared to meeting individual needs and providing the opportunity for maximum independence, having regard to the rights of individuals to privacy, freedom of choice and opportunity for personal expression. To lead, direct, supervise and support staff working within the Home in providing a network of services, which can respond flexibly to the needs of the Residents as individuals. Ensure the emotional, spiritual, physical, medical and material needs of the Resident are recognised, assessed and met. This will involve ensuring there are regular planned reviews, assessments and formulation of care plans for all users of the services in liaison with other professional workers if appropriate. To promote relationships which enable each resident to participate in social activities within the Home and in the life of the local community to the maximum of their ability as well as opportunities for residents to provide ideas and feedback on the service provided. To oversee all staffing requirements and be responsible for the recruitment of suitable employees for the team working in the home Ensure effective inductions and that the training needs for all the team are identified and met. To carry out regular supervisions, assessments, lead team meetings, ensuring the Care Home is a friendly and supportive caring environment. To ensure that a structured and documented induction programme is carried out for all new staff and, subsequently, to set objectives, undertake planned supervision of staff to ensure training needs are identified and met so that standards of service are understood and delivered. Responsible for organisation of staff including; arranging staff rotas, ensuring adequate numbers of staff are employed and all shifts are covered, managing staff holidays and sickness levels. Overall responsibility for management of the Home in an efficient and cost-effective manner within available resources and controlled budgets, ensuring that budgetary control of the Home is maintained in accordance with DCS's financial guidelines. To maintain all legal & statutory records, displayed records concerning the home; insurance certificates, registration documents. Take responsibility for investigating any complaints, compile reports & take any appropriate action if required. Liaise,co-operate with CQC inspectors & inspections & maintaining regulatory compliance in all areas. To maintain and review records relating to residents, ensuring that they (or their representatives) are aware of their rights, have a copy of the care contract and are aware of the complaints policy and procedure. To deal with all prospective/potential residents for the home including; providing relevant information and guided tours, assessing potential/new residents and negotiating appropriate fees. To welcome new residents, complete appropriate paperwork. To arrange trial visits and assess whether the home can meet the needs of any prospective resident. To develop good relationships with outside agencies, suppliers and professionals, along with regular liaison with residents, relatives, and prospective employees, influencing and motivating skills, being able to work as part of one of the team is vital, helping wherever necessary around the Home. To promote good employee relations in the Home, ensuring that the Trust's personnel policies and procedures are implemented promptly and effectively. To ensure that always the physical environment, furniture or fittings within the Home is maintained in accordance with all current legislation and regulatory requirements and the need to maintain a pleasant, homely environment for residents. o To ensure that any malfunction of the heating, lighting or emergency systems are dealt with promptly and ensure the security of the premises. To negotiate an appropriate fee with the purchasing authority or the resident or the resident's family if not in receipt of local authority assistance. o To inform residents or their representatives of the charges payable and to ensure that these are collected on a regular basis. Records To ensure that all records required to be kept in the home by the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and any subsequent relevant legislation are maintained accurately and are up to date. To have these available for inspection by the Inspection Officer or anyone appointed by DCS to see them.

Other Responsibilities

To prepare an annual business plan setting out financial and other plans for the home. To develop opportunities for improving the standard of care by encouraging interest and support to the Home by the involvement of relatives, friends and the local community etc. To participate in meetings, training and workshops as required by DCS. To be an enthusiastic agent of change and demonstrate a flexible, open attitude to new ideas. In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed; the job holder is required to perform other duties assigned by the manager from time to time.

Key Measurements

Income and expenditure is maintained within the DCS agreed budget

Monthly Supervision Meeting with Operations Manager

The home is fully staffed with minimal or no agency use.

Staff supervision and all mandatory training records are maintained and up to date.

Income and expenditure is maintained within the DCS agreed budget

The Home is fully compliant with CQC and maintains all other statutory and legal obligations are met.

Feedback from Residents and Relatives

Occupancy is maintained

Benefits

: - Company pension scheme - Season ticket loan (if required) - 23 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays - Flexible working within the hours of 8am-6pm Monday-Friday - Pool car - no personal tax liability - Funding for NVQ Level 5 if applicable & subject to conditions. Employment is conditional on receipt of a satisfactory DBS, two references from your most recent employment, proof of qualifications and successful registration with the Care Quality Commission.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Free parking Referral programme Relocation assistance Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Reading: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Care management: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

level 4 qualification in Health and social care (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 11/08/2025