Peripatetic Manager (Healthcare)

An outstanding new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Peripatetic Manager primarily to take overall responsibility for site leadership where a service is currently without permanent management covering services in the South East Region with extensive travel throughout

You will provide defined operational support management to existing site leadership where additional support may be required to drive quality, business development and financial viability in both existing provisions and new services.

This role involves extensive travel and overnight stays all the time

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*To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care

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As the Peripatetic Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Ensure the service meets all legal and statutory requirements including (but not limited to) those related to fire regulations, health and safety at work, licensing, trading standards, employment, Care Standards Act and relevant country legislation and that all appropriate statutory notices are displayed


• Ensure that the relevant regulatory and commissioning bodies' standards are achieved and that all staff are trained to understand and operate at this level


• Ensure that all service user documentation and records are maintained to a high standard in a timely manner, and that a programme of meaningful activities is available to all residents.
  
  Implement appropriate systems to ensure compliance with requirements


• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, peers and functional colleagues throughout the company


• Where required, ensure support/care staff is registered with the relevant body.
  
  Ensure that adequate references, appropriate criminal record/disclosure checks and relevant right to work documentation are obtained for all staff so that service users are protected.


• Ensure sufficient and appropriate levels and mix of staff are recruited and rostered in accordance with service user requirements at all times.
  
  Ensure staff is inducted, trained, motivated and supported to achieve company standards and deliver the highest levels of care and customer service.


• Lead the implementation of new services, drives referrals and admissions and share best practice with other sites and the wider team.


• Responsible for achieving the agreed budget by maximising income, managing staffing costs appropriately and controlling other costs and expenditure.


• Provide support to existing Home Managers in day to day operations ensuring that the service meets the organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal and regulatory requirements, environmental policies and general duty of care.

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Detailed knowledge of the regulatory and statutory requirements associated with social care is essential


• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a matrix organisation and to deliver continuous improvement via coaching, mentoring and strong leadership skills


• Demonstrable understanding of the key business activities associated with leading a care home, specialist service or supported living operation

The successful Peripatetic Manager will receive an amazing salary of £45,000 - £48,000 per annum.

This exciting position is a Full Time role for 40 hours a week working through Day Shifts.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

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*Car Allowance of £4,200

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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (at commencement of employment)


• A group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP)


• Private Medical Insurance Scheme


• Life Assurance


• Free meals while on duty


• Care first - Employee Assistance Services


• Continuous learning and development


• Childcare vouchers


• Career development


• Personal health insurance


• An employee assistance programme


• Voluntary benefit

Reference ID: 4768

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV