Package Description
Registered Manager – Adult Residential Care
Location Base: Cheshire, SK9
Competitive Salary
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
(with flexibility required to ensure the effective delivery of duties based on the needs of the service).
David Lewis is an employer of choice. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and proven manager who like us believe that every individual matters and have a passion to be the best at everything they do.
We are looking to recruit a Registered Manager for part of our Adult Residential provision, who will ensure the service is fully compliant with all legislative, statutory and regulatory requirements. The registration covers a number of properties providing residential support for a number of residents with differing needs.
The Registered Manager will report into the Director of Adult Services and be expected to meet the defined objectives of the service in accordance with CQC standards, the David Lewis Strategy and annual Operational Plan.
The Registered Manager will provide clear leadership for the service through exemplar values and behaviours and will manage and coach the residential management team to ensure the highest standards of care are achieved and that the operation and service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led - ensuring that services are person centred and meet individual need.
The successful candidate will be an experienced Residential Manager within a CQC regulated service and possess a minimum Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care and Level 4 qualification in Management or equivalent. Successful candidates will also demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:
- An in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks for health and social care including the CQC regulatory framework and fundamental standards.
- A thorough understanding of the Care Act 2014 and the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Amended Regulations 2015.
- A good working knowledge of adults with a range of complex additional physical and learning needs, for example epilepsy and autism.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience as the manager of multi property adult residential services.
- Ability to act as with autonomy and as a role model to set and deliver high standards of care
- Ability to lead by example, motivate and empower others.
- Possess exceptional planning and organisational skills with good administrative, communication, literacy and numeracy skills
- Can operate with authority and credibility both internally and externally and communicate effectively with service users, family members, staff and colleagues in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Are comfortable working with budgets and IT systems.
David Lewis provides outstanding education, residential, medical and therapeutic support for people with learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism for people aged 16 years and over. We employ over 800 staff with a turnover of £30 million per annum. We support people with complex learning and physical disabilities with their daily living, access to social and leisure opportunities and education.
As well as the opportunity to work form a picturesque site in a rural setting other benefits include:-
- Up to 30 days annual leave plus public holidays.
- An occupational pension (up to 6% employer contribution)
- Up to 12 weeks full sick pay
- Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary)
- Further Education Sponsorship
- Career Progression
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including:-
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health services
- A dedicated Workplace Mentor
- A Physio service for staff
- A Staff Counsellor
- On site pharmacy
- Free parking
- Digital Rewards
For more information about David Lewis please visit www.davidlewis.org.uk
Closing date: Friday 27th January 2023 (please note if we receive a high number of applications we will look to move the closing date forward).
David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.
About Us
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
We have a successful track record built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services
Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.
Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted
We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING
Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.
Adult day opportunities which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.
Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
David Lewis provides care 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Hence, the post does require working early, late and weekend shifts as required.
David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis
