Care Manager

VOYAGE CARE; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care management organization in Milton Keynes is seeking a Registered Service Manager to lead their residential service. The ideal candidate will have experience in care management, particularly with individuals with autism and complex needs. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role offers a variety of benefits, including Wagestream and a funded Blue Light Card, aimed at impacting the lives of residents positively.

Benefits

Wagestream flexibility

Funded Blue Light Card

24/7/365 doctor line

Cash plans for colleagues

Enhanced retirement leave

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care management role.
• Willing and able to undertake CQC registration.
• Experience working with individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the residential service.
• Develop and implement person-centred support plans.
• Conduct care needs assessments and medication audits.
• Recruit and induct new colleagues.

Skills

Experience in care management

Working with individuals with autism

Knowledge of CQC registration

Leadership and team management

Education

Level 5 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Overview

Registered Service Managers with a passion for enhancing the quality of life of the people we support are at the heart of our management teams. We’re currently searching for a fantastic Registered Service Manager to join us in leading our residential service in Milton Keynes. This service is a welcoming and friendly environment with a dynamic team that supports a fantastic group of people! Our Registered Service Manager will be working alongside local authorities, healthcare professionals and the families of the people we support as well as leading a team to ensure that people gain more independence in their daily lives and have positive outcomes. You will be managing the day-to-day running of the service(s), developing and implementing person centred support plans, conducting care needs assessments, recruiting and inducting new colleagues, completing supervisions/appraisals, completing medication competencies and medication audits, attending multi-disciplinary meetings, completing quarterly audits and reports, effectively manage the services P&L, ensure regulatory, legislative, internal and contractual requirements are met including relevant notifications and adherence to policies and procedures. You’ll be a friendly, dynamic and caring leader with a passion for the care sector and delivering the best support. This is an amazing role for someone who is looking to really make a difference to the lives of others, whether that’s helping our colleagues grow in confidence or the people we support gain independence so that they meet their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the residential service.
• Develop and implement person-centred support plans.
• Conduct care needs assessments and complete medication competencies and audits.
• Recruit, induct new colleagues and conduct supervisions/appraisals.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings and complete quarterly audits and reports.
• Effectively manage the service’s P&L and ensure regulatory, legislative, internal and contractual requirements are met.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care management role.
• Willing and able to undertake CQC registration and hold a Level 5 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience working with individuals with autism, complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours.

Benefits

• Wagestream - giving you the flexibility to draw upon up to 40% of your pay, as it is earned.
• Funded Blue Light Card - hundreds of discounts at high street retailers etc.
• 24/7/365 doctor line for our colleagues and their families.
• Access to cash plans for our colleagues, which also covers their families.
• Enhanced retirement leave.
• Long service awards.

Whether you are an experienced Manager or a Deputy Manager aspiring for advancement, this role offers an incredible chance to impact lives positively. Opportunity for an existing Manager or Deputy Manager seeking Progression or Development! Join our team at Voyage Care. We are looking for a manager who can lead on person-centred care values and achieve the objectives of outstanding regulatory requirements. Perfect for managers looking to grow, our role provides a supportive team and abundant development prospects. Are you passionate about empowering colleagues to deliver exceptional care?