Registered Manager

Norfolk County Council; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in King's Lynn and West Norfolk is seeking a Registered Manager to oversee care services and manage a team of care workers. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health and Social Care and possess strong leadership and strategic thinking skills. This role includes budgeting, managing staff, and leading projects within the care sector. It's an excellent opportunity for those looking to progress in social care roles.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to think strategically to develop the organization.
• Good project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day to day running of a care service.
• Leading and managing staff for optimal performance.
• Managing budgets and contracts.
• Making strategic decisions about the service's future.
• Leading specific projects or clinical areas.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Organisational skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health and Social Care

Job description

As a Registered Manager you’ll manage a team of care workers and/or a care service to ensure your organisation and everyone in it provides high quality care and support.

Managers can work in any social care setting including care homes, supported living flats, in the community and hospices.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day to day running of a care service
• Leading and managing staff so they can perform their roles safely and to the best of their ability
• Managing budgets and contracts
• Making strategic decisions about the future and growth of your care service
• Leading on specific projects or clinical areas, for example setting up a new care service

This is an ideal opportunity to progress from a senior care worker or other social care roles such as a rehabilitation worker.

Qualifications & Skills

The core qualification for social care managers is the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership in Health and Social Care. You will also need strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others. The ability to think strategically to develop your organisation with good project management and organisational skills are also advantageous.

It’s essential that you have the right values and behaviours to work in social care, as you’ll be responsible for managing a team and leading by example.

If you would like to learn more about the Registered Manager role and responsibilities in social care, please visit our website https://www.norfolkcarecareers.co.uk/.