Job description

To provide high quality homecare services that support the rights of customers to live the lives they choose as far as they are able. The registered manager is directly accountable to the owner(s) and to the regulatory bodyEfficiently manage the day to day running of the business. Allocate resources and monitor performance to deliver high quality homecare to customers within budget. Manage all aspects of the staff team and provide sound leadership to ensure staff are clear about their respective duties and responsibilities and have the support they need to carry out their roles safely£30,000 to £40,000 depending on your work experience

Duties and responsibilities

Manage the safety and quality of the businessBe responsible for the safe delivery of the service in line with legislative requirements and company policy and proceduresUndertake training and development to keep up to date with the law, best practice and changes in company policy. Apply this knowledge to day to day management and delivery of careUnderstand and monitor health and safety in the workplace and in the field. Act as lead for infection prevention and controlMaintain full and accurate records and reporting systems in accordance with legal requirements and to ensure the effective running of the businessImplement quality management and improvement systems. Effectively manage complaints and incidents. Carry out investigations relating to the quality of the service and use findings to make improvementsBe prepared to work flexibly to ensure the safe delivery of the serviceProvide a good service to customers

Promote the rights of each customer and keep their wishes at the centre of their care and supportMake sure that prior to each service commencing, a customer assessment and risk assessment with the customer, and/or their chosen representatives, has been completed including what the customer needs and would like to achieve from their care and supportMake sure a written individually tailored care and support plan has been created and agreed, that respects the customer’s wishes and promotes their dignity and privacyAgree appropriate risk control measures to reduce identified risksProvide the customer, and where appropriate their representatives, with information about the service so that they are clear about what to expect and how they can raise any concernsApply excellent communication skills with customers, their families and representatives, staff and other health and social care professionals to deliver high quality homecare servicesKeep all information about customers and their families secure and confidentialLead and manage staff

Attend external meetings and represent the service in a positive mannerParticipate in the growth and development of the businessThis list is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be required to undertake additional dutiesWe will provide full training in line with regulatory requirementsPerson specification

The person specification is a picture of skills, knowledge and experience required to carry out this role. We will use the essential criteria to select suitable applicants for this post. You should demonstrate, using examples where possible, how you meet the essential criteria.

Essential criteria Personal attributes

Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and supportRespect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. Strong commitment to non-discriminatory care practiceCommitment to respecting the rights of customers at all times and to promoting their privacy, dignity and independence throughout their livesSelf-motivated and keen to learn. Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructionsExcellent time keeper and reliableProfessional, smart appearanceKnowledge and understanding

Excellent understanding of the needs of people who require care and support at home and the provision of homecare services in line with best practiceExcellent understanding of the principles of high quality person centred care and support and non-discriminatory care practiceGood understanding of the regulatory responsibilities of a Registered Manager and the law relating to domiciliary care services.Must have S/NVQ L5 or equivalent, or be willing to work towards a relevant management qualificationUnderstanding of systems to maintain confidentiality in relation to customers, staff and the businessKnowledge of health and safety matters in relation to homecare services and risk managementKnowledge of how to recognise abuse and safeguarding proceduresExperience and skills

Excellent communication skills. Experience of building positive working relationships with people who use services and their families, staff and other health and social care professionalsAbility to support customers with all aspects of their daily living in a manner that respects their dignity, is non- judgmental and promotes their independence, choices and privacyExperience of care services, risk assessment and person centered care and supportAbility to plan and organise workloads effectively so customers receive the services they expectGood administrative skills and computer literacyExperience of managing and developing an effective staff team including recruitment, training, supporting and supervising staffAbility to maintain clear written and electronic records and to follow statutory reporting proceduresExperience of financial management desirableAbility to implement policies, procedures and instructionsAdditional requirements

Willingness to work flexibly and to keep knowledge and skills up to date.Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service formally known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) DisclosureFull drivers licence with no more than 6 points and Class 1 business insuranceDesirable criteria

Experience of managing the delivery of social care services as a registered managerTrain the trainer qualificationsKnowledge of business managementTendering and bid writing

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