Registered Manager Bilberry Lodge

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We have a wonderful opportunity for a Registered Manager to join our team at our new Bilberry Lodge Mental Health Residential Service in Rishton. Bilberry Lodge is a service providing therapeutic accommodation for up to 6 female adult residents who present with a range of mental health conditions, primarily Personality Disorders.

The team at Bilberry Lodge work together to develop person-centred, evidence-based rehabilitation focused care plans that aim to maximise the individual’s independence and recovery.

We look to build on our residents' progress and provide them with key life skills, with each resident having access to a multidisciplinary care team consisting of Rehabilitation Support Workers, Occupational Therapy, Nursing and Psychology as required.

Where you'll be working:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday-Friday or as required to meet the needs of the service. As Registered Manager, there is an expectation to be available outside of these hours in an emergency.

What you'll be doing:

• Registered Manager with the CQC
• Ensuring individuals needs are met.
• Ensuring business objectives are met including KPI
• Responsible for keeping up to date with any changes or new legislation affecting the provision of services.
• Delivery of training for inductees and existing employees, as required.
• Facilitate CQC inspections to ensure 100% compliant and a maintaining minimum of a ‘Good’ rating.
• Responsible for ensuring the service has the required level of resources to support the individuals. Including ensuring that the service is fully staffed according to agreed levels.
• Maintain the staffing provision using the rostering system.
• Monitor service quality, utilising all care and business systems to ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, in line with organisational, regulatory and legal requirements.
• Support Quality Assurance activities of own and other services, achieving 100% compliance.
• Acting as a representative of Active Care Group at all times.
• Liaising with external stakeholders, including medical professionals, care managers, families, advocates, therapists, and prospective individuals.
• Supporting referrals activities - including service visits and assessments.
• Support individuals' ongoing medical needs.
• Support individuals who may require behaviour management.
• Administrative tasks.
• Participate in the on-call rota

What you'll have:

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a similar setting.
• Experience working with Residents who have a diagnosed Personality Disorder.
• Experience in managing a team of Support Workers.
• QCF or NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care and a qualification as a nurse or therapist.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Excellent understanding of the relevant regulatory framework, regulations and legislation.
• Excellent analytical and budgetary skills.
• Demonstrate experience in coaching and developing colleagues.
• Strong organisational, time management, planning and communication skills.
• Proven reliability in terms of full attendance and timekeeping.
• Self-confidence and ability to manage challenging situations

What to look forward to:

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities
• Active Reward App giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop
• Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice
• A Nest Personal Pension account
• Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians
• We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme
• Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits
• Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1500 by recommending someone you know
• ……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group

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