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Registered Manager - Strode Park House

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  • Herne Bay, Kent
  • Any
  • External
  • Expires In 3 months
Do you have significant experience of leading care teams and support staff (including admin and catering) in a social care setting? Are you a visible, inclusive, encouraging and professional leader?
Strode Park Foundation (SPF) is offering a rewarding opportunity to join Strode Park House in Herne, Kent as a full time, permanent Registered Manager on £53,000 per annum .
Our values of Care, Inspire and Together underpin everything we do, and we are so proud to employ truly inspirational people who make our care setting a remarkable place to work.
As the Registered Manager of Strode Park House (SPH) you will lead and manage the home, so it provides the best possible day to day lived experience for residents. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe, high-quality nursing and support services and that the home operates smoothly in terms of care quality, contractual, financial obligations and maintains a positive reputation.

Job Opportunity

Strode Park House is a 19th Century Victorian Manor House set in 14 acres of beautiful grounds in the picturesque village of Herne, Kent.
As a SPF colleague you will get comprehensive support from day one and receive training and development opportunities to develop your skills.
Strode Park House is a residential home with nursing care for 55 adults with physical disabilities and complex needs. We've been delivering care since 1946, and this home is where it all started.
SPH provides care on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays. This means we value reliable and flexible staff. We'll consider all requests for flexible working and are proud to be a 'Flex from 1st' employer. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.
Purpose of the role:
To ensure the people in your care are as safe and well cared for as possible, and their rights and choices are promoted and prioritised.
To operate within financial parameters that are set annually within the SPF budget process.
To lead and manage all aspects of the staff team, so staff are clear on their responsibilities and are motivated to carry out their roles safely and effectively.
To manage SPH so it operates safely and smoothly in terms of care quality, contractual and financial obligations, and also maintains a positive reputation.
To pro-actively manage service development projects, occupancy increases and generate service development.

Benefits

Competitive Rates of Pay
Meals Provided
Paid Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Free Flu Jab
Free Parking
Refer a friend bonus
Strode Lottery
Staff Council
Flexible Hours
Cycle to Work Scheme
Staff Newsletter and updates
Staff Awards

Essential Skills

Our ideal Registered Manager will:
Hold NVQ Level 5 or equivalent or higher, or willing to work towards such a qualification.
Be a Registered Nurse with NMC, Nursing Associate or other registered professional with HPC.
Have a good understanding of the regulatory responsibilities of a Registered Manager and the law relating to care services.
Be caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support.
Have experience of medication management.
Have an understanding of MCA, DoLS and safeguarding processes.
It would be an advantage if you have:
Experience of managing the delivery of care services as a Registered Manager.
A full clean driving licence.
Direct or indirect experience of working or supporting individuals with disabilities.
Application details
Closing date: 8 January 2025.
Interviews are provisionally booked for: 17 January 2025 and there will be informal interviews prior to that date.
When applying, please also include a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role, and our core values.

About Company

Caring since 1946, Strode Park Foundation provides vital care and support services, supported living opportunities and day and leisure services for young people and adults with a range of disabilities across Kent. Our values of Care, Inspire and Together underpin everything we do, and we are very proud to employ truly inspirational people who make our care setting a remarkable place to work.

DE&I

Strode Park Foundation ("Strode Park") is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Strode Park values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation.
Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our service users, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
Strode Park will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values meritocracy, openness, fairness and transparency.

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