Registered Manager - Social Care

We are pleased to announce we have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional manager here at Potens we are looking for a Registered Manager to join our team in Borrowash.
Closing date: 24th June 2024 - the post may be closed sooner if a suitable applicant is found prior to this date.
Are you a proven leader with the skills and experience to oversee a very well-established residential service and a two-person supported living service? Are you able to motivate and constantly develop a large staff team. Do you have experience in the management of services for people with a learning disability and autism?
Are you an experienced manager, deputy, or senior support worker ready to take on your next challenge? Do you have a strong sense of ownership? Are you committed to provide a quality service with a person-centred approach, ensuring active support is embedded within the service. Are you hardworking able to lead from the front, with a fine eye for detail?
With a focus on compliance, quality, and training within the service you will take a proactive approach with recruitment and retention to ensure the best current and future staff team to allow you to grow the service and ensure a high-quality, person-centred service. You will be working with an excellent team of managers.
What we’ll give you:
We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
• £31,490 per annum. Salary will be reviewed in October.
• Full time – 40 hours per week.
• 20 days + 8 bank holidays paid each year.
• An extra day paid holiday for your Birthday.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7.
• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – including internal leadership competency sessions and recognised qualifications (level 2 to level 5 NVQ in Health & Social Care).
• Access to attractive and exclusive employee benefits including savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses.
• A generous referral scheme.
Who you are:
• Minimum of 2 years experience as deputy manager or senior support worker or at least 1 years experience as a Registered Manager.
• Have an NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health & Social Care, or willingness/ability to work towards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to listen attentively to others.
• Experience of supervising and supporting staff and deploying staff resources efficiently to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments with the people we support and devise support and risk management plans.
• You will embrace continuous improvement, sharing best practice with an open mind to learning.
Who we are:
We are a national provider of health, social and education services with over 30 years’ experience. Our employees are the driving force behind the fantastic care and support being delivered to hundreds of adults and children across the UK. Our teams are purposeful, positive, and progressive. They work hard to empower the people we support to have a voice, achieve their goals, and change their lives. We are always looking for committed, pro-active and passionate people to join us and create even more opportunities for the people we support. Join our team and have the satisfaction of knowing you’ve changed someone’s life and, in return for your hard work and passion we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.
Safeguarding
Potens is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of the people we support throughout our facilities. All applicants will be subject to robust pre-employment checks prior to appointment; including but not exhaustive; enhanced DBS, and a minimum of two satisfactory references. Our checks will be service and role specific and can be discussed pre application if required. To view our policy on recruitment of ex-offenders please see full details Potens-Recruitment-Ex-Offenders-Policy.doc (live.com)
Diversity
We champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our teams representing the communities and people we support. Here at Potens, you’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live independently, healthier, happier lives and doing our part to make a better working environment where all feel welcome and supported.