Registered Homes Manager

Learning Disabilities Residential Service

Salary: circa £30,000 per annum more for an exceptional candidate

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: North Leeds

Benefits: Free DBS, Group Pension Scheme, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, option to join healthcare scheme

LJWB are currently seeking a Registered Care Home Manager for our 16 bedded care home for adults with learning disabilities in North Leeds. Rated as ‘Good’ by CQC we are looking for a Manager with the drive, determination and experience to take our home to outstanding. You will be fully supported to carry out your role with assistance and guidance from our Quality team, in-house Trainer, HR and Finance department.

The ideal applicant will have an NVQ Level 5 or equivalent and have considerable experience at senior level of running and managing a care home – at least 3 years. Leading by example you will hold excellent numeric and budgetary skills and have a good degree of literacy to ensure that our documentation is exemplary. Your knowledge base will include the regulatory framework for delivering registered care and development of person-centre support plans to enable our service users to lead fulfilled and active lives. An extensive background working with adults with Learning Disabilities / Physical Disabilities, Autism or behaviours that challenge is a must.

Daily duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Overall responsibility for the effective running of the home ensuring service users are placed at the heart of everything - developing and delivering strategic plans to become outstanding.

• Managing, deploying and supporting staff teams to deliver our quality standards and meet service user outcomes.

• Achieving personal and service objectives, maintaining standards and adhering to LJWB policies and procedures, local authority contractual requirements, Safeguarding and CQC requirements.

In return we offer you; -

Induction & full commitment to your ongoing training and development 31 days leave, including bank holidays plus accrued service days Pension options

Successful applicants are required to undertake an enhanced DBS and a Driving Licence is required to allow you to use company vehicles. You will be required to work flexibility to meet the needs of the home and take part in the home’s sleep-in arrangement at least 12 times per year.

CV’s are accepted however please ensure that you request a job specification to be able to evidence the essential criteria for the role.

For further information and an application pack please email recruitment@ljwb.co.uk or call 0113-218-5899. The closing date for applications is 5.00pm, Tuesday, 12 March 2019.

If you are shortlisted you will be contacted directly, if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, it can be assumed that unfortunately, your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.

LJWB is committed to making any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job role and the working environment so that disabled people have access to job opportunities or current employees can continue to work should they develop a disabling condition.

All job applications are retained for 3 months and your data is used for recruitment purposes only. Please inform us if you would like your application destroyed before this time by contacting by Email: recruitment@ljwb.co.uk.

We will never share your data and will ensure it is kept safe and secure.

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Our offices are disability friendly. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Job Description

JOB TITLE Registered Homes Manager HOURS OF WORK 37.5 Full time

Hours: 5/7 days on a rotational basis

You will be required to perform sleep over duties in the event of an emergency or as staff cover requires – at least 12 per year.

SALARY Circa. £30,000 per annumREPORTS TO CEO STAFF RESPONSIBILTIES YesDBS REQUIRED YesPLACE OF WORK LJWB Registered Care Homes in North Leeds initially Cranmer

Scheme CONTRACT TYPE:

Permanent

KEY RELATIONSHIPS Service users and families, CEO, Senior Leaders, Deputies, Support Workers, Trustees and Committee members, Leeds City Council and partner organisations, Members of the Leeds Jewish Community, customers and colleagues.

JOB PURPOSE:As a member of the Management Team you will contribute to and guide the strategic management of the organisation, helping to achieve LJWB’s vision, mission, aims and objectives.

To be responsible for managing one of the Residential Care Homes run by LJWB which provides 24/7 supported residential care for 16 people with learning disabilities, dementia, autism. The scheme is two homes comprising of 8 beds in each house located opposite each other.

To plan, monitor and deliver the highest standards of professional care to the people who live in the home; ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and that individual’s rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.

To support and evaluate that the care delivered always ensures that the values, policies and procedures of the service are met.

To play a key role in the development and modernisation of LJWB’s service provisions. You will ensure that the provision of services takes full account of the opportunities presented by new management approaches to grow and develop the business.

To work in close partnership with your Line Manager to develop services for adults with learning disability in line with national and local government and LJWB aspirations.

COMMITMENT TO OUR VALUES:To work with service users and their families, customers and colleagues, in a way that is in line with the values of the organisations.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Strategy and Planning

Co-ordinate and develop your learning disability residential care services in line with the service’s development plan to achieve an outstanding CQC rating.

Proactively engage the home’s teams to deliver and develop quality services to our service users – working with colleagues in other directorates to provide as varied and active independent lives as possible.

As part the organisations’ management team, contribute towards the development of services for adults with Learning Disabilities.

Responsible for reviewing internal systems and procedures to improve overall service delivery and meet quality standards.

Contribute towards the effective risk assessment process across the LD residential service.

Management and Leadership

To oversee all activities within the home and ensure that the quality of service and the support provided meets and exceeds all the requirements of the Care Quality Commission’s Fundamental Standards and the meets the standards expected by Leeds City Council.

To provide information and advice in an appropriate way to each person living in the home, their families and other carers to enable active decision making and the effective management of risk.

Support the creation of an environment of collaboration and trust, ensuring that information is shared, helping to create a positive organisational culture.

Instil a sense of professionalism and a positive image throughout the LD Residential team; reinforcing the policies and ethos that underpins the aspirations of the organisation.

Lead and motivate staff within the service: to supervise, appraise and mentor designated team members.

To deputise for your Line Manager as required in providing support and assistance to the other Learning Disabilities projects.

Quality & Development

Assist in the development of new and existing service strategies for effective and cost efficient LD Residential service management.

Ensure the understanding, awareness and implementation of existing policies in the homes, its staff and as appropriate, service users and their families or appointed representatives.

Drive the implementation and management of quality assurance systems in the scheme.

Operational Service Delivery & Project Management

To apply for and maintain your registration as Registered Manager in compliance with the Care Standards Act 2000 and all relevant CQC legislation

Compile and maintain the staff rota to ensure the efficient and effective use of skills and resources and, when necessary, organise overtime and emergency cover to meet service user needs.

To keep up to date with professional and legislative information with regard to learning disabilities and advise staff accordingly.

Ensure the implementation and monitoring of LJWB policies and practices with regard to procedures within the home.

Ensure that communication systems and all relevant documents are kept up to date in line with good practice guidance.

Prepare written reports for the CEO, Leeds City Council, CQC and LJWB committees as and when required.

Ensure that Jewish religious and cultural observances are respected within the home at all times.

Ensure that appropriate health and safety and security is maintained within the home. Supervise your staff team and provide individual supervision and appraisals on a

regular basis in line with procedural requirements. Ensure that the scheme has access to, and uses, the best current thinking and practice

in delivery of those services. Provide sleep-in duties and on call as required.

General Responsibilities

Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvements.

Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and dealing with the consequences

Work in accordance with the organisation’s mission, vision, strategic plans, policies and procedures.

Behave in a manner that reflects positively on the organisation at all times. Promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices. Assist in monitoring and maintaining quality standards across the organisation. Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the principles of confidentiality, data

protection ensuring safety at all times. To work in a manner that is sensitive and empathetic to the culture of the Jewish and

wider community. At all times ensure effective and efficient use of LJWB resources.

Health & Safety

To work with the Facilities Manager to ensure that LD residential buildings meet health and safety requirements and comply with relevant legislation and inspection regimes.

Undertake duties and responsibilities in full accordance with the organisation’s Health & Safety policy and procedures.

Report immediately to your line manager any defects in equipment or the working environment and report areas of risk.

Training and Development

Participate fully in training and development in accordance with the organisations training plan and mandatory requirements.

Attend and participate in supervision sessions and annual appraisal reviews. Attend and participate in staff meetings, registered care meetings and partner sessions. Contribute to the learning of other staff. Employ the skills and knowledge gained from training back into the work environment

and evidence your progression through measure of competencies in supervision with your manager.

Person Specification: Registered Homes Manager

Person specification

Essential and desirable requirements (E & D) for the role and assessing and testing the necessary level of competence required for this role either via the application form (A); interview (I); and/or exercises (E).

Please note - applicants are asked to evidence their ability to meet each aspect of the person specification below, e.g. by highlighting relevant key achievements and duties held within roles.

E/D Measured by

1. Education, knowledge and experience

QCF Level 5 (or equivalent) in Management of Care

• NVQ Level 5 in Care and RMA• 3 years’ experience at a supervisory/management level

E A/I

3 years’ experience of working with people with a learning disability and previous experience of working with adults with challenging behaviour

D A

Experience of financial management and budget development E A/I

Experience of the implementation and management of QA systems and compliance

E A/I

In-depth knowledge of the Care Standards Act 2008, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act (2005) and other relevant legislation

E A/I

Experience of managing a team, setting objectives and ensuring goals are met

E A/I

Significant experience of working at middle management level within a learning disability and / or care organisation

E A/I

Must be able to achieve Registered Homes Manager status within 6 months or have previous CQC Registered Manager experience within the past 10 years.

E A/I

2. Abilities and skills

Open, inclusive style of interaction with people with learning disabilities and their families / carers

E

Strong Administrative/organisational skills E A/I

Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with a high level of competency in differentiating style for audience

E A/I

Ability to handle a complex workload meeting deadlines and prioritising competing demands

E A/I

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Clear and concise writing skills and the ability to handle long and complex documents.

E A/I

An ability to manage difficult situations with empathy, tact and diplomacy

E A/I

High competence in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. E A/I

Proactive problem solving and decision making ability E A/I

3. Personal Qualities

A strong value base and ability to inspire others. E A/I

A commitment to engaging with, understanding and promoting LJWB’s values, vision and mission.

E A/I

A willingness to work flexibly, go the extra mile and a commitment to team work

E A/I

Practical, flexible and innovative approach to work. E A/I

A passion for helping people and supporting individuals to achieve their potential

E A/I

A sensitivity to the cultural and religious needs of Jewish people E A/I

An understanding of and commitment to anti-discriminatory and safeguarding best practice.

E A/I

A pro-active attitude to problem solving with an energy and commitment to bring about change

E A/I

A sense of fun and a passion for the work of the organisation E A/I

Personal and emotional resilience E I

4 Personal Circumstances

Must be legally entitled to work in the UK E Appropriate documents as specified in the interview letter

Willing to attend occasional organisation fundraising events outside working hours, including evenings and weekends

D Interview

5. Physical/Sensory

Must be able to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustment, where appropriate in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

E Interview

Must be able to perform hands on care duties as required. E Interview

6. Equality

Candidates should demonstrate an understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity

D Interview

7. Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks

Where a criminal record background check is identified (i.e. regulated activity relating to adults) a clear DBS certificate is required before commencing employment with LJWB.

See the DBS website for details / CQC requirements for registration as a Manager

Sight of a clear DBS Certificate (for new employees without an existing DBS certificate, LJWB will cover the cost of the DBS check and the annual subscription

APPLICATION FORM

Should you wish to submit a CV instead of the attached application form, please do so, however you must sign and return the monitoring form and the declaration page at the back of the application form. CV’s must evidence the essential criteria required for the role.

The form is as comprehensive as practical, but if in any section you feel you do not have adequate space to respond please attach separate sheets. Please complete either by typing or in block capitals using either a black or blue pen.

Application for the post of: Registered Homes Manager

How did you learn of this vacancy?

PERSONAL DETAILS

Forenames:

Surname:

Home Address:

Postcode:

Day time telephone numbers:

Email Address:

Do you hold a current clean driving licence?

National Insurance Number:

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Names & Address of Schools/Colleges.Universities

Subjects Level/Grade

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Organisation Membership Status Date joined

NON QUALIFICATION/TRAINING COURSES

Course Title Organising Body Date Completed

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

From / To Starting with your most recent position, list the name of your employer, job title, salary and brief description of main responsibilities

Reason for Leaving

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Please provide details in relation to both the essential and desirable criteria for the post as both are used to shortlist. However, if the person specification says an essential skill or experience will be identified from the application form, you must say this in this section how you meet the requirement. You can only be considered for interview if you show how you meet all the essential criteria listed.

REFEREES

Please give details of two professional referees we could approach, one of whom should be your last or present employer. No contact will be made with the referees that you have supplied without your consent.

Name: Name:

Position: Position:

Company: Company:

Address: Address:

Postcode: Postcode:

Tel No: Tel No:

Email

Address:

Email

Address:

May we contact prior to interview? Y / N May we contact prior to interview? Y / N

Please note that references from current or previous employers will only be accepted from either company headed documentation or a company email.

Closing date for applications is: 5.00pm, Tues, 12 March 2019

This application form must be returned to:

Katherine BellLeeds Jewish Welfare Board

311 Stonegate RoadLeeds

LS17 6AZ

Email: katherine.bell@ljwb.co.uk

DECLARATIONS

Are you related to or the partner of any existing employee or committee member of LJWB?YES/NO

If yes, please print their name(s) and relationship to you:

The information I have given on this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge

I am not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions which prohibit my undertaking work in the UK

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act I understand that I will be asked to declare in writing whether I have been convicted of any offences in a Court of Law and if so to provide details of the offence(s). I understand that failure to disclose such convictions may result in dismissal or disciplinary action by LJWB

In line with Leeds Jewish Welfare Boards DBS Policy, anyone undertaking a Regulated Activity will require a clear DBS check before commencing employment with Leeds Jewish Welfare Board.  If you do not have an existing DBS certificate, the cost of the DBS check and annual subscription will be paid by Leeds Jewish Welfare Board. Please note, if your contract is terminated or you resign within the first 6 months of employment, this cost will be deducted from your final salary.

As a DBS applicant, I will ensure that I read and understand the DBS Privacy Policy before I submit my DBS application to LJWB for processing.

I consent to LJWB, being a registered body, submitting my DBS application (paper) and to LJWB retaining evidence of my consent for 3 months from when LJWB submits my application to DBS.

All job applications are retained for 3 months and your data is used for recruitment purposes only. Please inform us if you would like your application destroyed before this time by contacting by Email: recruitment@ljwb.co.uk.

We will never share your data and will ensure it is kept safe and secure.

I understand that any information given in relation to my application will be held by the Organisation and falls within the provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation 2018. I also give consent for my personal information being retained and used to process my application for future employment.

You can request our privacy policy. In this policy, you will find information about our compliance with GDPR (data protection law). You can find how to send us a request to let you access your data that we have collected, request us to delete your data, correct any inaccuracies or restrict our processing of your data.

You have the right to lodge a complaint, if you would like to exercise this right please contact recruitment@ljwb.co.uk or the Data Controller at gdpr@ljwb.co.uk.

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