Care Manager

Job Description

Supported Living - Learning Disabilities / Mental HealthDay working - based in Woking, Surrey.Our client are a leading provider of high quality supported living services for vulnerable adults with Learning Disabilities and mental health needs and individuals recovering from substance/alcohol misuse and other complex needs. They are exceptionally proudof our person-centred approach and obsession with delivering excellence. The company is going through a further phase of rapid expansion and have a great opportunity for an experienced Manager to join the team in Woking, supporting with running of SupportedLiving services.Key Features of the Role

• Ensure the delivery of quality care - continually assessing our residents’ needs and wishes and developing the service to enhance their quality of life.
• Direct staff management and ensuring the smooth running of the care home.
• Take on accountability for the home - ensuring compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements; striving to achieve the best possible care rating and other external recognition of quality.
• Ensure the safeguarding of service users and delivering optimum levels of care and support.
• Manage the financial effectiveness of the home - maintain the budget of the home and seek to identify opportunities to increase profitability and reduce cost.
• Take on an active leadership role - delivering the highest level of person centred care.
• Follow a step down approach and drive team to deliver positive outcomes.
• Work with the operational support team to organise rota’s and ensure effective fulfilment of shifts.
• Developing your people - you will have the opportunity to build your team, supported by a centralised recruitment and training team, who will be recruiting and developing the right people for you to grow your business and through supporting their careerdevelopment.

The individual:You will have hands on teamleading/management experience in social care, preferably in an organisation that provides supported living within Learning Disabilities/mental health- You will have experience of managing complex care/challenging behaviour- You will possess excellent communication skills, be numerate and analytical- You will have the ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines- You MUST have a valid driving licence and access to a carThe benefits:A competitive salary of up to £30k depending on experience28 days annual leave (incl public holidays)Business mileageMobile phone and laptopIf you have the skills to succeed in this role and are committed to the provision of high quality care, please click on Apply now. This role offers an immediate start.Required skills

• Crisis Management
• Leadership
• Managed Care
• Mental Health Care
• Care Manager