CQC-Ready Day Service Manager – New Service Lead

Domus Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Domus Recruitment is seeking an experienced adult social care manager to lead the development and mobilisation of a new service in Birmingham, turning concept into a high-quality, CQC-compliant provision. You will work with Directors to shape vision, operating model and policies before opening, then assume Registered Manager responsibilities post-launch.

You will drive safeguarding, governance and partnerships while building a capable team and ensuring sustainable delivery for people with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' management experience within adult social care.
• Experience working within a CQC-regulated environment.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or equivalent.
• Experience managing and leading staff teams.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance.
• Good understanding of CQC regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Experience undertaking audits and quality monitoring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of a new service.
• Ability to build strong relationships with families, professionals and external organisations.
• Eligibility and suitability to apply for CQC Registered Manager status.
• Commitment to improving the lives of adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to travel between locations as required.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rota alongside senior managers.

Responsibilities

• Developing the service vision, values and operating model.
• Leading mobilisation and implementation plan.
• Supporting and coordinating CQC registration.
• Developing policies, procedures, systems and quality frameworks.
• Establishing referral, assessment and admission processes.
• Developing person-centred support and outcome frameworks.
• Building relationships with families, commissioners, social workers, health professionals and community organisations.
• Developing staffing structure, workforce plan, recruitment and training programme.
• Establishing safeguarding, risk management, governance and quality assurance systems.
• Developing meaningful activity, life skills, vocational and community participation opportunities.
• Preparing the service, premises, staff and systems for opening.
• Once operational, managing day-to-day operations, safeguarding, staff management and partnerships.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Risk management

Quality assurance

Audits

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care

Job description

Domus Recruitment is seeking an experienced adult social care manager to lead the development and mobilisation of a new service in Birmingham, turning concept into a high-quality, CQC-compliant provision. You will work with Directors to shape vision, operating model and policies before opening, then assume Registered Manager responsibilities post-launch.

You will drive safeguarding, governance and partnerships while building a capable team and ensuring sustainable delivery for people with