For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. Our work is guided by five core values – Care, Compassion, Community, Integrity and Excellence – and we are proud of the difference our teams make every day in the lives of residents, colleagues and local communities. Abbeyfield Living Society have a fantastic opportunity for a Registered Care & Housing Manager at Skipton Woodlands. The Home: Situated in Skipton, Woodlands offers independent living for older people and is a beautifully converted manor house with 31 wonderfully homely one and two bed apartments. Role: Registered Care & Housing ManagerLocation: Woodlands Drive, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QUContract: Permanent Hours: 35 Hours Salary: £41200 The Role of Registered Care & Housing Manager Lead and manage sustainable independent living with registered care services for elderly residents, in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, and Abbeyfield’s mission and values. You'll lead the delivery of high quality independent living with care provision, meeting CQC, Housing and Quality requirements, and ensure residents are treated with respect and dignity, and lead fulfilling lives. Provide effective management of staff, ensuring engagement, capacity and capability. You'll also contribute to budget setting, and be accountable for meeting pre-agreed revenue, cost and surplus budgetary targets. You'll also lead in the promotion of the service so it sustains a good reputation in the local community. Finally, you'll ensure active management of risks, to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and policy, so that a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors is maintained. About You The most important requirement is significant experience working at a management level in a similar (ideally elderly care) person centred care and support role, ideally within a registered care and housing setting. Alongside this you'll have a Level 5 Qualification. Knowledge of and ability to apply the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 20, the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 and the Care Act 2014/15. 12 months of experience of leading and managing teams is key; the ability to manage staff performance, apply formal disciplinary processes, and develop and retain talent. Rewards & Benefits At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include: Salary of up to 41200 per annum 33 days paid leave, pro rata, including bank/public holidays Comprehensive induction Claim money back on Healthcare costs with Medicash Learning and career development opportunities Occupational sick pay Company pension Discounted gym membership An employee assistance programme Cycle-to-work scheme Shop and save vouchers Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts This is a great opportunity for a Home Manager with experience in Domiciliary or Supported Living services to join an Extra Care setting. Best of all, we’re a charity, meaning that the interests of our valued staff and residents sit at the heart of what we do, not shareholders.
