Registered Care Manager

We are working in partnership with the Pontesbury Project, who are looking to appoint an experienced Registered Care Manager (NVQ level 5 qualified) to help lead the service, and ensure the continued growth and development of their care provision and maintaining outstanding quality care.

Pontesbury Project is a local charity providing care and homes to adults with learning difficulties in a caring, fulfilling, meaningful and nurturing environment. The Project now cares for around 16 residents, has 13 properties, and employs around 50 staff who provide high quality, specialist, person centred support to individuals some of whom have severe learning disabilities and challenging behaviours, many of whom require 1-to-1 support.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual with a passion for care to help lead the service. The new Registered Care Manager will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, playing a significant and valued role working alongside the Nominated Individual and Trustees to ensure the service develops, continues to perform at the highest-level and adheres to all legislative requirements. In addition, the successful candidate must meet CQC Registered Manager requirements.

You will have:

• Experience of a working as a Care Manager or looking to take the next step in your career.
• Excellent communication skills, (oral and written) enable to work closely with families, service users, team leaders, and staff.
• Excellent understanding of Care Quality Commission’s regulations and standards,
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, and accurate record keeping in line with all legislative requirements.
• Level 5 NVQ qualification or working towards.

You will demonstrate passion, honesty, trust, and integrity, be an effective leader with the ability to motivate and develop a committed and highly trained workforce, including support workers and team leaders.

Please note you will need an Enhanced DBS, provided by the charity, and you will be expected to participate in an on-call rota to ensure emergency cover and a 24-hour support.

For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Hours: Full time. Part time may be considered, and flexible working could be negotiated.

Closing date for applications: 19th April 2024, however, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.