Experienced Registered Care Manager

ICare Group; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in the UK seeks an Experienced Registered Care Manager to lead and manage care services in Runcorn. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations, driving performance, and developing staff. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, experience in managing health and social care services, and relevant qualifications. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme

Quarterly and Annual Carer Awards

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Mileage Allowance

Toll/Bridge/Tunnel Costs Covered

Uniform provided

Comprehensive Training

Growth Opportunities

Weekly or Fortnightly Pay

Qualifications

• Strong, resilient, experienced Registered Care Manager to lead the team.
• Proven track record of managing health and social care services.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage services within a regional cluster.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and contractual requirements.
• Drive performance ensuring resource optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

CQC Regulations Knowledge

Clinical Experience

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

IT Skills

Education

Professional qualification in Health and Social Care (e.g., Qualified Nurse, Social Worker)

NVQ 4 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Position: Experienced Registered Care Manager - Runcorn

Shifts Available: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with availability to be on call or work weekends where necessary

Why Work with ICare Group?

• Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn £125 for both you and your referral through our 'Refer a Friend' Scheme (terms and conditions apply).
• Quarterly and Annual Carer Awards: Get rewarded for your commitment to ICare with our Carer Awards.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy discounts at hundreds of high street retailers and well-known brands. We will reimburse the cost of your Blue Light Card!
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access free, practical, and impartial support for you and your family.
• Mileage Allowance: We offer a mileage allowance to cover the costs of travel during your visits.
• Toll/Bridge/Tunnel Costs Covered: We cover costs incurred if you need to take a toll road, bridge, or tunnel route to and from your ICare place of work (terms and conditions apply).
• Uniform and Infection Control Equipment: Full uniform provided, including free infection control equipment.
• Dedicated People and Wellbeing Team: Access to a supportive team focused on your wellbeing.
• Comprehensive Training: Receive Fast-track training, paid induction, and 3 days of on-the-job shadowing. We offer ongoing development, with opportunities to advance your career.
• Growth Opportunities: We are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills, offering opportunities for career advancement.
• Supportive Environment: ICare Group fosters a collaborative environment where your skills and dedication are recognised, appreciated, and rewarded.
• Champion Sustainability in Healthcare: We’re leading the way in environmentally responsible healthcare and are committed to reducing our environmental footprint. Through our Carbon Reduction Plan, we've cut emissions by 88.8% since 2019 and are on track to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030.
• Weekly or Fortnightly Pay and Pension: Most of our sites enjoy the stability of weekly or fortnightly pay and contribute to our stakeholder pension plan.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage allocated service/s within a regional cluster ensuring the delivery of outcomes focused personalised services to the people we support.
• Responsible for the Operational Performance of all services in their cluster ensuring compliance with all statutory and contractual requirements.
• In registered services will be the nominated registered manager with CQC/ CI.
• Drive performance within the cluster ensuring that optimum resourcing levels are used and staff are clear on the standards that are expected of them.
• Develop and embed a culture of accountability, responsibility and self-development based on CIC Values.
• Ensure staff fully understand the needs of the people we support and receive the appropriate training, coaching and mentoring to ensure they are effective in their role.

What We are Looking For

• A strong, resilient, experienced Registered Care Manager to lead an existing, and new office team
• Professional qualification in Health and Social Care e.g. Qualified Nurse or Social Worker, NVQ 4 is desirable
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development is desirable
• Proven track record working managing health and social care services
• Previous experience working across multiple sites
• Previous experience and managing a team of employees and managing performance of individuals
• Experience in clinical environment where CQC/Care Inspectorate regulations have been in force
• A proven track record of working with vulnerable people
• A proven track record in improving person centred outcomes
• Previous line management experience
• Previous experience of working to budgetary targets is desirable
• Excellent leadership skills with ability to motivate and improve performance
• Able to develop credibility with internal and external stakeholder and build sound working relationships
• Ability to assess care packages and identify needs and outcomes required to meet person centred needs
• Ability to undertake service audit
• Excellent written, oral, and communication skills
• Ability to assess and analyse data and financial information
• Good IT skills
• Ability to empower individuals and manage culture change
• Able to travel as required
• Full Driving Licence
• Knowledge of the health and social care services including regulatory and contractual frameworks, government legislation
• Hold or willing to obtain Class 1 Business Insurance

About ICare Group

At ICare Group, we are more than just a care provider—we are a community-focused organisation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Our Home Care (Domiciliary Care) services deliver essential support to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. As a Care Coordinator, you will play a vital role in coordinating home care services, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining high standards of care. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and excel in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!

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