Supported Living Home Manager - LHCC Group

· To empower residents to live, for as long as required in a comfortable home, with the opportunity of enhancing their quality of life.

. To facilitate discharge from wards to the accommodation and ensure MDT are kept informed.

· Providing support and stimulation to help residents maximize their potential physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially.

· Supervision of junior staff and monitor the proper daily running of the home.

HOURS OF WORK

To be determined by the director of Leyton House Community Care Ltd. Weekend and night shift work will/may be necessary and on-call pro rota.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MANAGERIAL:

· Responsible for the day-to-day management of the home.

· Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff.

· Offer support and supervision for all members of staff.

· Offer in-house training.

· To manage the finance and budgets of the home.

· Assessing clients for the suitability of the home.

. Assisting in discharge meetings.

· Knowledge of current legislation of the Health & Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) and Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009 and their Regulations.

· Knowledge of the GSCC Code of practice

· To ensure knowledge of the Safe Working Practices

· To work both individually and as a member of a Multicultural Disciplinary Team.

· To attend staff meetings and meetings outside the home if required by the needs of the establishment.

· To undergo appropriate training.

· To be available for supervision as required.

· To work effectively with volunteers and any other members of staff.

SERVICE USERS

· To ensure that all Service Users have an equal opportunity to enjoy a friendly, homely, and stimulating atmosphere within the home, thereby encouraging them to lead as full a life as possible.

· To contribute to the formulation and implementation of individual plans of care for Service Users.

· To act as a key worker to individual residents, in close collaboration with members of staff, establishing programs of care on an individual basis, to enable each Service User to maximise their personal and social capabilities.

· To ensure reports of daily assessments are written in the Service Users' records on a daily basis.

· To build an effective and therapeutic relationship with the Service Users and their families, especially where acting as Key-worker observing discretion and confidentiality as appropriate.

· To develop personal skills relative to the needs of the Service Users, including skills in communication, observation, and active listening.

· To attend the staff hand-over meeting and to act upon discussion and information generated at these meetings.

· Assist and accompany service users to activities meetings, appointments, training centre, etc…

· Where applicable, to assist in the safekeeping, storage, administration, and handling of drugs in accordance with the current legislation.

· To respect the cultural and spiritual needs of the Service Users by assisting in the provisions of facilities for the spiritual observances.

· To assist with arranging and supporting social activities with Service Users, e.g. Outings and other stimulating activities.

· To participate in all aspects of domestic and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the home as outlined by the Service Manager.

· To be aware of security measures, i.e. not to admit anyone to the home who is not known or expected at the establishment.

· To check and maintain the security of the building.

LIAISON

To assist in ensuring that Service Users maintain close links with the community through their relatives, friends, volunteers, clubs, and other organisations.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

· To be aware of and comply with Working Practices as laid down under the Health and Safety at Work Act and as applicable to the home procedures.

· To ensure the safety of all personnel in the building, checking of regulations and regular inspection of fire safety equipment.

· To make the Director aware of any defects in the building, plant or equipment.

· Must have a clean full driving license with business insurance and access to own vehicle with valid MOT and Road Tax

· To ensure that the required systems as per current standards are in place.

· To ensure that any incidents to staff, Service Users or volunteers are reported in accordance with correct procedures.

· To help/support service users' in keeping their room/flat clean and tidy

· To ensure the premises are clean and tidy at all times

OTHER

· To carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the Area Manager/Director.

· This Job Description could be subject to alteration according to changes in Legislation and LHCC LTD. operational practices.

The ideal candidate will have experience within a residential/supported living accommodation for people with mental health, severe learning disabilities, and autism, so an extensive background in working with autism and associated challenges is essential.

The ideal candidate must have extensive knowledge of regulations and legislation. The successful manager will manage a large staff team, ensuring they are well supported, trained, and qualified.

There will be budgets and finances to manage so experience in managing a large budget is essential., · At least NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

· Level 5 Qualification in Leadership and Management.

· Full UK Driving License.

· Experience as a Manager for a specialist service.

· Extensive experience and knowledge around Autism, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health and Epilepsy.

· Willingness to learn and develop their skills.

· Knowledge of CQC Outcomes and its application and GSCC Code of Practice.,

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)


Experience:

• providing care: 2 years (preferred)


• supervisory: 2 years (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
  
  LHCC Group has several care homes; 24hr supported living schemes, 9 to 5 shared supported living units, and fully independent 1 or 2 bedroom flats with outreach services. In 2011 we extended our services to providing training and education to staff, service users, and the public.


Our services range from the provision of accommodation and intensive care and support in our registered care settings, through less intensively supported living-based accommodation projects, to providing outreach floating support to people in our fully independent flats or third-party providers. As service users move to more independent accommodation, we ensure that the transition to independent living is taken in gradual steps that are manageable for the service user whilst providing the best value for the sponsoring authority.

LHCC provides dedicated male and female accommodation, specialist care, and support services for people with mental health care needs. The people we care for often have complex needs; recovering from alcohol and illicit substance misuse, and/or have a history of involvement with the criminal justice system. Most of our residents will have previously been detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act and some are subject to Home Office/ MOJ restriction orders.

LHCC Group is looking for a strong Manager to join them in their home for adults with autism and severe learning disability.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £30,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday


• Weekend availability


Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus