Supported Living Service Lead (Surrey) - Must Be A

£35,000 per annum

Benefits of being a CareTech Employee:

• We offer Permanent contracts 37.5 hrs per week
• We provide a full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards
• We provide FREE training to achieve nationally recognised qualifications in Social Care
• Career progression path within the company
• Competitive rates of pay
• Employee Assistance Helpline
• Flexible Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme
• DBS check paid by CareTech prior to starting with us
• Company Pension
• Free on-site parking

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and direct the day-to-day operational management of the schemes, ensuring that available resources are used effectively to enable the provision of a good quality service with support from the registered manager.
• Ensure that all staff working within the home receive regular supervision, in accordance with CareTech’s Policy.
• Work closely with the Service Development Team, participating in the selection and compatibility of potential new residents, their assessment, and transition into the home if appropriate.
• Ensure that all service users have a dynamic support plan, which involves the person as far as is possible, takes account that person’s needs and aspirations, and is reviewed regularly.
• Hold responsibility for ensuring that the home operates in accordance with all statutory requirements, using the National Minimum Standards as a benchmark for good practice.
• Ensure that the homes offer a safe environment geared to creating opportunities for the personal development of service users, taking into account practical, physical and emotional needs.
• Take a lead role for risk analysis within the homes, ensuring that appropriate assessments take place, and plans put in place to minimise risk where necessary.
• Ensure that all steps are taken to maintain the health of people living within the homes.
• Play a supporting role to Senior Managers regarding the Contract Monitoring process, providing reports and management information on the conduct of the home where this is necessary.
• Liaise with external Agencies as appropriate, and ensure that contact between the staff team and those Agencies is conducted in a professional manner.
• Work with the Registered Manager and Personnel Department in supporting the recruitment and selection of staff, and assist the Area Manager in the formulation of staffing strategies, Policies and Procedures, and other pieces of managerial work as required.
• Participate, as required, in the formulation of budgets, and to monitor expenditure in specific budget headings, as required.
• Ensure that proper record and administrative systems are in place within the home, as required by CareTech Policy & Procedures, and Statutory Authorities.
• Be accountable for the management of the Home’s petty cash float and any monies/valuables belonging to service users kept within the home.
• Participate in the Area’s on-call management system as required.
• Ensure that the home is run in accordance with good Health & Safety practice and legal requirements.
• Ensure that maintenance and equipment renewal needs are communicated to the relevant person, obtaining costings/quotes where appropriate, and then ordering items/services once authorised.
• Ensure that good communication networks are maintained within the home, upwards within CareTech’s management structure, and sideways to relevant others.
• Support the Company’s Disciplinary & Grievance processes, as required, including involvement in Investigations, and the Chairing of Disciplinary Hearings if need be.
• Ensure that all staff within the Home are aware of, and adhere to, CareTech’s Policy & Procedures, and to have involvement in the review and revision of these, and other Company documents when required.
• Undertake any other managerial tasks as required, in accordance with the seniority and level of responsibility inherent in this position.

The Successful Candidate for the role will have:

• Diploma (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards.
• Experience in supporting adults with challenging behaviour, learning disabilities and mental health issues.
• The ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Confidence to work alone and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The passion to work with vulnerable Adults.
• The desire and commitment to succeed in this role.