Peripatetic Manager- South East Region - Adult Care

What you'll be doing

• Ensure the service meets all legal and statutory requirements including fire regulations, health and safety, licensing, trading standards, employment, Care Standards Act and relevant legislation.
• Ensure regulatory and commissioning bodies’ standards are achieved and staff are trained accordingly.
• Maintain high standards of service user documentation and records, and implement appropriate systems for compliance.
• Develop effective working relationships with senior management, peers, and functional colleagues throughout [Employer hidden].
• Ensure support/care staff are registered with relevant bodies and that adequate checks are obtained.
• Recruit and roster appropriate staff levels to meet service user requirements, and ensure staff are trained and supported.
• Lead implementation of new services, drive referrals and admissions, and share best practice.
• Achieve budget by maximising income and managing staffing and operational costs.
• Provide support to existing Home Managers in day-to-day operations to meet quality, legal, and regulatory requirements.

What you'll bring to the role

• Registered Manager with significant previous social care leadership experience.
• Detailed knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirements associated with social care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix organisation and deliver continuous improvement via coaching, mentoring, and leadership.
• Demonstrable understanding of key business activities for leading a care home, specialist service, or supported living operation.
• Flexibility for extensive travel and overnight stays, possibly nationwide.

What we will give you in return

At [Employer hidden], we want you to succeed and thrive. Benefits include:

• £4,200 Car Allowance
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
• Length of service recognition awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Initial DBS Check cost covered
• Health-related benefits via 'My Possible Self' App
• Online discounts and cashback rewards
• Smart Technology, Cycle to Work, Smart Holidays, Gym Flex schemes (qualifying period)
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Employee referral scheme
• Access to development opportunities and sponsorship of professional qualifications
• Leadership & management development
• Parental Leave Gift

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care, with 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services supporting over 24,000 people each year. We are an equal opportunities employer. All roles subject to successful DBS check.