Randstad are keen to recruit an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead a high-quality Supported Living Service based in Downpatrick, County Down.
Are you a confident leader with a passion for empowering adults with different abilities to live their best lives? Are you committed to providing exceptional, person-centred care while managing robust regulatory standards? If so, Randstad wants to hear from you!
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Benefits
- Competitive salary of £42,765 per annum
- Management On-Call Enhancements: Monday to Friday £35 per day / Saturday & Sunday £55 per day
- Full-time hours of 40 hours per week
- 25 days annual leave per annum, plus an additional 3 days following 5 years' service
- 8 Bank Holidays per year
- Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities
- Health Cash Plan
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
Requirements
Qualification Pathway 1: A professional social work qualification (NISCC registered without condition) , a first-level registered nurse qualification (NMC registered) , or an allied health profession qualification (H registered) AND a minimum of 4 years' health and social care experience, including at least 2 years in a relevant operational management capacity.
Qualification Pathway 2: Hold (or demonstrate you will hold on commencement) a QCF/Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care (Adult Management) Northern Ireland AND a minimum of 5 years' practice experience in health and social care, including at least 2 years in a relevant operational management capacity.
- Proven experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and/or autism.
- Demonstrated experience managing staff teams in a care environment.
- Experience ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and legislation.
- Valid UK driving licence with access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes, or access to an alternative form of transport enabling you to meet the role requirements.
- Registered, or eligible for registration, with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
- Must be deemed a fit person to act as a Registered Manager by the RQIA.
- Willingness to participate in the organisational management on-call rota.
- Candidates will be subject to enhanced vetting and compliance checks, including an Enhanced Access NI check.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the overall leadership, operational management, and regulatory compliance of the Supported Living Service.
- Fulfill the duties of a Registered Person in strict accordance with the requirements of the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA).
- Provide operational support, direction, and oversight to a direct reporting team of four Assistant Managers.
- Ensure the service consistently delivers safe, high-quality, and person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities and autism.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels, optimal skill mix, and effective deployment to meet service user needs.
- Fully lead the service through internal and external regulatory inspections, maintaining accurate care documentation and reporting systems.
- Implement robust safeguarding procedures, ensuring all concerns are reported and managed in line with statutory guidance.
- Oversee comprehensive care and support plans that reflect individual preferences and promote maximum community inclusion and independence.
- Recruit, manage, and develop a skilled workforce, providing regular supervision, appraisals, and performance management.
- Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with families, social workers, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Responsible for managing the service budget effectively, monitoring expenditure and staffing costs in line with policy.
- Participate in the management on-call rota to provide support outside normal working hours.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.