Lead Care Manager - Grow an Extra Care Scheme

Care Outlook LTD; Horsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Care Outlook is seeking a Registered Manager to lead our extra care scheme at Highwood Mill, Horsham. You will run the scheme day to day, maintain the CQC registration and ensure residents receive safe, person-centred care.

This role requires Level 5 leadership and management in health and social care, plus a minimum three years of domiciliary care management experience. You will work with commissioners, social workers and families to grow the service.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Leadership and Management, or working towards it.
• At least three years of management experience in domiciliary care, extra care or a similar setting.
• Working knowledge of CQC regulations and the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Willingness to register with CQC as the Registered Manager for this scheme.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scheme team, including care coordinators, senior carers and office staff.
• Run the service day to day, covering rotas, care planning, staffing and budget.
• Ensure every resident has a person-centred care plan that reflects their choices and is reviewed regularly.
• Monitor quality through spot checks, medication audits and observations, and act on what they show.
• Recruit, supervise, train and develop your team.
• Report safeguarding concerns without delay and make sure incidents are investigated properly.
• Submit statutory notifications to CQC on time and keep the scheme inspection ready.
• Keep staff files, training records and compliance records complete and up to date.
• Work with commissioners, social workers, health professionals and families.
• Work with your Regional Manager to grow the service and meet agreed targets.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication skills

Budgeting

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Leadership and Management

Job description

Care Outlook is seeking a Registered Manager to lead our extra care scheme at Highwood Mill, Horsham. You will run the scheme day to day, maintain the CQC registration and ensure residents receive safe, person-centred care.

This role requires Level 5 leadership and management in health and social care, plus a minimum three years of domiciliary care management experience. You will work with commissioners, social workers and families to grow the service.