Locality Manager
We are recruiting a Locality Manager to join our existing team on the Wirral, to support the area with its continued growth and development.
Potens operate a range of services including residential care and supported living provision across the Wirral area. We are continuing to develop and provide services in line with changing commissioning needs and are looking for a motivated and driven Locality Manager to support the leadership offer across the region in partnership with the Area Manager and the other part time Locality Manager.
You will support the Area Manager in all tasks, deputising when required. You will drive quality and development across our services.
This post is fluid across many areas and no two days will be the same with your role consisting of quality audits, development planning and much more! The Locality Manager will be expected to travel between services to maintain a high standard of care at all times.
- Salary – to be confirmed on expression of interest.
- 16 hours per week – working Monday and Friday each week - subject to change as needs arise.
- Must have own transport and driving licence – mileage paid at 45p per mile.
- Must hold either Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults' Residential Management) Wales and Northern Ireland OR NVQ 5 in Management and Leadership (QCF) (Assessed in a Health or Social Care Setting) or similar relevant managerial qualification or working toward these qualifications
- Will be prepared to commit to additional CPD as the role evolves
- Experience in the Social care sector and knowledge of CQC regulations
The role will include supporting the day to day management of the services you cover, ensuring the individuals we support receive a personalised service which meets and continually responds to their changing needs, whilst also working to maintain quality and compliance.
You will have strong management and organisational skills and be able to motivate team members to deliver quality services in accordance with legislation, regulatory standards and contractual requirements and ensure the needs of people we support are being met.
Duties include:
- Deputising for the Area manager when required
- Line managing and supporting Registered Managers and their staff,
- Relationship building to maintain our positive relationships with our stakeholders
- Seeking opportunities for service and area development
- Maintaining compliance in services with internal and external quality assurance systems.
- To maintain all records for people we support and employees.
- Performance management and development of people through coaching, regular supervision and competency reviews.
- Conduct quality, health and safety, financial, medication and environmental audits.
- Build relationships with commissioners, professionals, families, carers and the wider community.
- Seek opportunities to improve existing services and implement change and development programmes as required.
- Provide care support to our service users when required and participate in a two tier on call management system rota.
Skills and Experience:
- At least 3 years’ experience of working in the care industry in a leadership capacity.
- Strong management skills and ability to lead a team by example.
- Excellent knowledge of quality standards, health and safety, risk assessments and support plans.
- Passionate about care
- Ability to coach and motivate others.
- Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Full clean driving license and own transport is essential.
Apply today for a chat with our regional manager.
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