About The Company
Kingsley Specialist Services has established an outstanding reputation nationally, among both social services professionals and residentsâ families, for delivering innovative, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, particularly those who may have complex needs.
Staff at our six services in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire are proud to be part of the Kingsley Healthcare Group Winners of the 2024 Health Investors Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year, we are ranked â for the eighth year running! - among the top 20 large UK care home groups (carehome.co.uk) for our exceptional care.
Being part of a trusted national care provider gives our Kingsley Specialist Services team the assurance that they will receive all the training and support they need to deliver outstanding care to our clients.
We are proud to be ranked No.1 in the UK for our commitment to wellbeing at work (Indeed's Better Work Awards 2023) and our sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating, we are also a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that we reward and value dedication.
We welcome passionate individuals who want to make a difference to our growing family which puts our people and our residents first.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Homes Manager to oversee the daily operations of one of our care homes. As a regulated business, we expect the candidate to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and familiar with all the relevant legislation and regulations. You will be responsible for ensuring that the home provides high-quality care to the people we support, whilst meeting financial targets and maintaining full occupancy.
Kingsley Specialist Services provides support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs, and we successfully meet those needs by delivering the positive behaviour support (PBS) model of care, which is at the core of all we do. The PBS values include person-centred care, promoting choice and independence, participation and inclusion. This approach must be applied to all the people we support to empower them to live a meaningful and happy life, within an environment which grows and adapts with each individual. We endeavour to understand what the person is communicating and respond in a pro-active way to meet their needs, as well as offering an alternative behaviour, therefore reducing the person from exhibiting behaviours of concern or becoming distressed. You will be role modelling this approach and ensuring that the whole staff team apply PBS in all they do.
Reports to: Operations Manager
Skills and attributes
- Previous experience of managing a residential home with supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities,
- A good working knowledge, with a proven record of CQC standards and can work towards achieving Outstanding.
- You and the staff team will be trained in PBS and will sign up to a pledge to delivering that care, as well as receiving regular support from PBS leads and practitioners. You will role model and ensure PBS approach is delivered by the whole staff team.
- Manage the homeâs budget, ensuring that financial targets are met, and costs are effectively managed.
- Recruit, train, motivate, and retain a team of skilled care professionals who are committed to delivering person-centred care.
- Good communication skills and can maintain excellent working relationships with all levels of colleagues, internal as well as external professionals, families and visitors.
- A proven track record of marketing and business skills within the private care sector, running a commercially successful, good or outstanding rated care home.
- Enthusiasm and passion for developing high level of person-centred care.
- Ability to actively participate in the growth and development of the care service.
What will you gain?
You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.
- Broads View Learning Disability Care Home, Beccles, Suffolk
- Pay:: £40,000 - £45,000 per year (depending on experience)
- Type: Permanent
- Shift: Salaried
Benefits
- Comprehensive induction and training programme.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
Your right to work in the UK
In accordance with the Asylum and immigration Act 2006 you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.
