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Care Area Manager

TEMPLEWOOD RECRUITMENT LTD
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire UB8 1DH, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The Area Manager position involves operational management of a small cluster of CQC Regulated Learning Disabilities Centres, overseeing both service users and staff.
  • The role requires a minimum of two years' experience at the Service Manager, Deputy Manager, or Team Leader level within a Mental Health Crisis care setting.
  • The salary for this position is approximately £45,000, dependent on experience, along with benefits such as 28 days of annual leave and a contributory pension scheme.
  • Key responsibilities include managing Home Managers, ensuring compliance with care plans, and conducting training needs analysis for operational staff.
  • Candidates must have a preference for NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Social Care and possess strong communication and administration skills.

Job Description: Area Manager

Reporting into the Operations Manager, the Area Manager is responsible for delivering Service User centred care; through the efficient operational management of a small cluster of CQC Regulated Learning Disablities Centre's (typically 6 six service users in each home) and staff (including Line Managers) allocated to them; in accordance with company processes and procedures.

Summary of Benefits:

Circa £45k, dependent upon experience

28 days annual leave (inc paid public holidays)

Company Contributory Pension Scheme

Full expensed company mobile phone for business use

Company laptop with full VPN access

Mileage paid for business use

Car business insurance paid

Free on-site car parking

Blue Light Card Benefits scheme - offering a range of discounts on retailers, supermarkets, UK attractions and restaurants.

Key Features of role: The Area Manager will be specifically responsible for

- Provision of direct management of Home Manager's and supervision to the Operations Team

- Ensuring the maximisation of Service User interests by liaising with internal and external stakeholders

- Completing a regular case review, development and implementation of a person centred care plan for Service Users

- Implementation and monitoring of safeguarding the rights and dignity of Service Users

- Supporting the managers to ensure the effective management and control of Service User financials and house budgets

- Performance management of the Operations Team to maximise management and staff performance and assure compliance with company procedures

- Conduct training needs analysis for operational staff and work with HR and Training to co-ordinate the delivery of training and development to maximise competence in their job role

- Support staff with developing and implementing staff-rotas, ensuring that appropriate staff cover is available to Service Users

- Attending and actively participating in internal management reviews and external forums

- Accomplishing self-audits and pro-actively engage in external compliance audits

- Enhancing current operations through creating a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications - The following qualification, skills and experience are required for this role:

  1. Preference for NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Social Care (or equivalent), with a minimum of two years’ experience at Service Manager, Deputy Manager or Team Leader level within a Mental Health Crisis care setting; and
  2. Competence in the use of Microsoft Office and Internet applications
  3. Strong English spoken, listening, writing, communication and presentation skills
  4. Strong administration skills
  5. Full driving licence and use of own car for general business use and to support Service Users

This role offers security, stability and a dynamic working environment, with plenty of scope for career development and progression. Please apply now for immediate consideration.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.