Registered Manager

The Cedar Foundation is seeking to recruit the following staff member:

Registered Manager – Johnston Way, Lisburn    REF: 21-007-RM-JW-WEB

The Cedar Foundation’s Supported Living Services (PBS) provide innovative living solutions for adults with different levels of housing support and care needs.

Johnston Way is a supported living service comprised of two shared homes, with four people living in each. The service provides 24-hour care and support in the North Lisburn area for adults who have learning disabilities, mental health needs and/or behaviours that challenge.

The Cedar Foundation delivers a range of services that enable people with disabilities to get the most out of life and to be fully included in their communities. Our services are centred around the individual needs of each person and are delivered throughout Northern Ireland. We require confident, calm and compassionate people who can provide meaningful support in times of crisis and within a challenging environment. You will embrace the values of Cedar, be enthusiastic in your role and take part in personal development, you will also partake in mandatory training including MAPA®

The Registered Manager must be registered with the regulatory body and be accountable for the service.

The Registered Manager is responsible for developing and ensuring all personalised care / support plans meet individual needs in accordance with standards as defined in the Cedar’s quality management system, the Domiciliary Care Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 and the DHSS&PS Domiciliary Care Agency Minimum Standards. They must maintain continuity of care and manage all resources required to run the services

Hours:                                  37 hours per week

Contract:                             Permanent

Location:                             Johnston Way Supported Living Services, Lisburn, BT28 2XE

Salary:                                  Starting on £36,922 per annum

Essential Criteria:           

Applicants must have the appropriate combination of qualification, registration and experience to be a registered Manager of a Domiciliary Care Service as set out below:

Qualifications:

• A professional social work qualification and registered on the appropriate part of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) register, without condition;

OR

• A first level registered nurse on the appropriate part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council register;

OR

• An allied health professional registered with the Health Professions Council.

WITH

• A minimum of four years’ work experience in any health or social care setting with people who have significant needs. At least two years’ of this experience must be in a relevant operational management capacity in a health and social care setting.

OR

• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults’ Management) Wales and Northern Ireland and be eligible for registration on appointment,

AND

A minimum of five years’ practice experience in any health and social care setting with people who have significant complex needs and have behaviours which challenge

• Experience Of Managing A Group Living Facility For People Who Have Learning Disabilities And Significant Associated Needs.

Applicants must also be able to demonstrate knowledge of and expertise in:

•  People Management  & Development
•  Resource & Budget  Management
•  Legislative & Policy Context in which Living Options operate
• The ability to lead and work as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in using standard office IT applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Hold a full current driving licence valid for use in UK and Ireland and have access to a car on appointment*

*This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable application who has a disability which prohibits them from driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the requirements of the post

Benefits

• Starting on 35 days annual leave pro rata
• Cedar offer an enhanced auto-enrolment pension scheme consisting of 5% employee contribution and 4% employer contribution.
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Investor in People Champion with commitment to development of the staff team through training and learning opportunities
• Staff recognition & reward incentives aligned to high standards of performance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access 24/7 Doctors Line
• Cashback health scheme with Westfield Health
• Special offers at over 600 leading high street and online retailers

       Apply online at: https://cedar-foundation.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

      Closing Date: 31st January @ 12.00pm

THE CEDAR FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER