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Registered Home Manager
Leicester
Stephen James Consulting are working with one of their key clients, in recruiting for a Registered Care Home Manager for a medium sized residential, dementia home based in Leicester, East Midlands. You will be responsible for: To manage, develop and evaluate all aspects of service provision in the home, within policy guidelines ensure that all relevant legislation, organisational Policies and Procedures and codes of practice are adhered to. To be responsible for the management and supervision of staff to enable them to maximise their potential, through leadership, coaching, example, support and guidance. Establish and maintain in the home the atmosphere and practice of care based on the values of the provider, deriving from a concern for the individual and mutual respect between residents and staff. To be considered for this role of Registered Care Home Manager you will need the following experience: The successful candidates will ideally have at least 4 years’ experience in a managerial or leadership role within a residential, nursing or dementia setting, Hold Level 4 as a minimum or LMC Level 4 Award Interview Leadership, Have an excellent understanding of the needs of older people and those affected by Dementia, with a desire for delivering exceptional care standards. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of care homes and CQC, be highly organised, smartly presented, a good people manager and passionate about delivering high quality, person centred care. Strong experience of managing financial budgets. Our client has been providing quality care for over 60 years, in addition benefiting from an excellent reputation for providing a range of specialist quality personal care for the elderly. The role of Registered Care Home Manager is offering £45,000 - £47,000 with an excellent benefits package, salary range is dependent on candidate experience. If you are interested in applying for this role of Registered Care Home Manager, please click apply now below
SALARY: £47,000
POSTED: Mar 15 2019
Regional Manager
South East London
Stephen James Consulting are recurring for a Regional Manager, this pivotal role will be covering 6 care homes across the South East, Our client, is one of the most respected charities in the United Kingdom, specializing in providing Nursing, Specialist Dementia Care and Residential Support to older people. You will be responsible for: You will ensure the delivery of a quality service within each Care Home, in line with regulatory and company requirements. Monitoring and ensuring the financial performance of services is maximised. Maintaining and improving Quality & Compliance. Supporting Home Managers in day to day operational matters. To be responsible for and ensure that budgetary and occupancy controls of the Homes are maintained in accordance with financial guidelines and budget limits To lead, direct, and supervise a group of Home Managers providing a network of services which can respond flexibly to the needs of residents as individuals. To be shortlisted for this key role of Regional Manager you will need the following experience: Experience of running multi-sites within a nursing or residential care home setting, You will possess drive and passion together with the knowledge and leadership skills required to deliver the necessary standards. Budget management experience within strict legislative and financial constraints A working knowledge in effective control of performance targets: occupancy, agency usage and labour turnover. A positive communicator, able to work under pressure and manage change. Able to exhibit a strong commercial acumen and understanding of all of the elements required to run a profitable and compliant portfolio of care homes. Proven ability to self-manage, plan and organise your workload. This role is offering a competitive Salary package which depending on your experience, sits around the £50,000 - £55,000 per year + Car Allowance + Pension + HC If you are interested in applying for this role of Regional Manager , please click apply now below
SALARY: £60,000 + Pension + HC
POSTED: Mar 13 2019
Interim Manager
Gloucestershire
Stephen James Consulting are proud to be working with a renowned care provider in their recruitment for an Interim Manager, based in South West, England. The successful candidate will need to have 3 years+ previous experience managing a residential care home along with in-depth knowledge of CQC regulations and in addition have NVQ/ QCF Level 4 or above. Reporting into the Area Manager you will be responsible for managing the home Monitor standards of care with a 'hands on' coaching approach Undertake Quality Audits, feedback action points to Heads of Departments and monitor progress Carrying out assessments to potential residents to ensure their needs are fully assessed, planned implemented and evaluated Responsible for assisting with recruitment, HR Issues, Training and general leadership of the home and the staff. To be considered for this role of Interim Home Manager you will need the following experience: Proven experience within Home Management (Minimum of 3 years) Elderly & Dementia Care Experience NVQ/ QCF level 4 or 5 Proven commercial acumen Understanding of the compliance guidelines Genuine passion in elderly care. You need to be able to start immediately
SALARY: £65,000 + Travel Expenses
POSTED: Mar 12 2019
Registered Manager
Bognor Regis
Stephen James Consulting are proud to be working with one of their key clients, in recruiting for a Registered Home Manager for a medium sized residential, dementia home based in Bognor Regis, West Sussex. You will be responsible for: To manage, develop and evaluate all aspects of service provision in the home, within policy guidelines ensure that all relevant legislation, organisational Policies and Procedures and codes of practice are adhered to. To be responsible for the management and supervision of staff to enable them to maximise their potential, through leadership, coaching, example, support and guidance. Establish and maintain in the home the atmosphere and practice of care based on the values of the provider, deriving from a concern for the individual and mutual respect between residents and staff. To be considered for this role of Registered Home Manager you will need the following experience: The successful candidates will ideally have at least 3 years’ experience in a managerial or leadership role within residential, dementia care home. Hold Level 4 as a minimum or LMC Level 4 Award Interview Leadership, Have an excellent understanding of the needs of older people and those affected by Dementia, with a desire for delivering exceptional care standards. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of care homes and CQC, be highly organised, smartly presented, a good people manager and passionate about delivering high quality, person centred care. Strong experience of managing financial budgets. Our client, a charity based organization have been providing quality care for 70 years, in addition benefiting from an excellent reputation for providing a range of specialist quality personal care for the elderly. The role of Registered Home Manager is offering £43,000 - £46,000 with an excellent benefits package, salary range is dependent on candidate experience.
SALARY: £46,000
POSTED: Feb 27 2019
Home Manager - Residential Care
Coventry
Stephen James Consulting are delighted to be working with one of their clients, in hiring for a Registered Home Manager for a medium size residential care home based in Coventry, Warwickshire. This converted Victorian home is set in its own individual stunning grounds, providing residential and respite care for the older people. You will be responsible for: To manage, develop and evaluate all aspects of service provision in the home, within policy guidelines ensure that all relevant legislation, organisational Policies and Procedures and codes of practice are adhered to. To be responsible for the management and supervision of staff to enable them to maximise their potential, through leadership, coaching, example, support and guidance. Establish and maintain in the home the atmosphere and practice of care based on the values of the provider, deriving from a concern for the individual and mutual respect between residents and staff. To be considered for this role of Registered Home Manager you will need the following experience: The successful candidates will ideally have at least 2 years’ experience in a managerial or leadership role within residential care. Have an excellent understanding of the needs of older people and those affected by dementia, with a desire for delivering exceptional care standards. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of care homes and CQC, be highly organised, smartly presented, a good people manager and passionate about delivering high quality, person centred care. Our client is committed to ensuring all their residents are supported in their later years and are able to live joyful and happy lives. Our client continues to benefit from an excellent reputation for providing a range of specialist quality personal care for the elderly. The role of Registered Home Manager is offering £43,000 - £47,000 with an excellent benefits package, salary range is dependent on candidate experience. If you are interested in applying for this role of Registered Home Manager, please click apply now below
SALARY: 47,000
POSTED: Feb 26 2019
Registered Home Manager
Bedford
Stephen James Consulting are proud to be working with one of their key clients, in recruiting for a Registered Home Manager for a large residential, nursing and dementia care home based in Bedford, Bedfordshire, this is a superb opportunity to manage an amazing home, that benefits from having fantastic facilities – one of which is set up to allow film screenings. You will be responsible for: To manage, develop and evaluate all aspects of service provision in the home, within policy guidelines ensure that all relevant legislation, organisational Policies and Procedures and codes of practice are adhered to. To be responsible for the management and supervision of staff to enable them to maximise their potential, through leadership, coaching, example, support and guidance. Establish and maintain in the home the atmosphere and practice of care based on the values of the provider, deriving from a concern for the individual and mutual respect between residents and staff. To be considered for this role of Registered Home Manager you will need the following experience: The successful candidates will ideally have at least 3 years’ experience in a managerial or leadership role within residential, dementia or nursing care home. Hold Level 4 as a minimum or LMC Level 4 Award Interview Leadership, Have an excellent understanding of the needs of older people and those affected by Dementia, with a desire for delivering exceptional care standards. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of care homes and CQC, be highly organised, smartly presented, a good people manager and passionate about delivering high quality, person centred care. Strong experience of managing financial budgets. Our client, a charity-based organization have been providing quality care for over 60 years, in addition benefiting from an excellent reputation for providing a range of specialist quality personal care for the elderly. The role of Registered Home Manager is offering £55,000 - £60,000 with an excellent benefits package, salary range is dependent on candidate experience.
SALARY: 60,000
POSTED: Feb 22 2019
Registered Home Manager
Basingstoke
Stephen James Consulting are delighted to be working with one of their key clients, in hiring for a Registered Home Manager for a medium size residential care home based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. This residential home is set in the striking historic town of Hampshire. You will be responsible for: To manage, develop and evaluate all aspects of service provision in the home, within policy guidelines ensure that all relevant legislation, organisational Policies and Procedures and codes of practice are adhered to. To be responsible for the management and supervision of staff to enable them to maximise their potential, through leadership, coaching, example, support and guidance. Establish and maintain in the home the atmosphere and practice of care based on the values of the provider, deriving from a concern for the individual and mutual respect between residents and staff. To be considered for this role of Registered Home Manager you will need the following experience: The successful candidates will ideally have at least 2 years’ experience in a managerial or leadership role within residential, dementia care home. Hold Level 4 as a minimum or LMC Level 4 Award Interview Leadership. Have an excellent understanding of the needs of older people and those affected by dementia, with a desire for delivering exceptional care standards. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of care homes and CQC, be highly organised, smartly presented, a good people manager and passionate about delivering high quality, person centred care. Our client is committed to ensuring all their residents are supported in their later years and are able to live joyful and happy lives. Our client continues to benefit from an excellent reputation for providing a range of specialist quality personal care for the elderly. The role of Registered Home Manager is offering £40,000 - £45,000 with an excellent benefits package, salary range is dependent on candidate experience.
SALARY: 45,000
POSTED: Feb 20 2019
Nursing (RGN) Home Manager
Oxfordshire
Stephen James Consulting are presently working with a prominent care home provider to find a new Nursing (RGN) Home Manager for a flagship service, where the home manager (RGN) can really focus on delivering individual service. The company provide care for the elderly across a number of services in the UK, specializing in Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist Care across a number of care homes. The organization has recently won a number of awards, there are excellent opportunities to progress and develop within this highly respected provider. Above all else, you will be passionate about delivering the highest level of care. Possess strong leadership and management skills Management or supervisory experience essential, ideally registered manager Registered Manager Awards required, and valid RGN/RMN pin essential Highly articulate in spoken and written communication skills Strong knowledge of the latest in Dementia care training and provision Confident, adaptable, resilient and commercially aware Clear knowledge of CQC standards The Role As the Home (RGN) Manager you will assume full responsibility for all day-to-day operations. Responsibilities briefly comprising of: Running all aspects of the care home, ensuring it runs efficiently Maintaining consistently high standards & CQC compliance Marketing and maintaining full occupancy Overall budgetary & financial responsibility Recruiting, coaching and mentoring staff The role of Nursing (RGN) Home Manager is offering £50,000 - £60,000 with an excellent benefits package, salary range is dependent on candidate experience.
SALARY: 60,000 + Bonus
POSTED: Feb 11 2019
Residential Home Manager
Burnley
Stephen James Consulting are working in partnership with one of their key clients in the recruitment for a Residential Home Manager based in Burnley, Lancashire, this key role will be running a large residential, dementia home for the elderly, this purpose-built home is set within its own private grounds, providing a calm environment, excellent for achieving a relaxing environment. Key responsibilities include: To handle, develop and evaluate all aspects of service provision in the service, within policy guidelines ensure that all important legislation, organisational Policies and Procedures and codes of practice are adhered to. To be responsible for the management and supervision of staff to enable them to maximise their potential, through leadership, mentoring, example, support and mentorship. Establish and maintain in the home the atmosphere and practice of care based on the values of the provider, deriving from a concern for the individual and mutual respect between residents and staff. The ideal person will ideally have at least 3 years + experience in a managerial or leadership role within residential / dementia care, NVQ Level 4 or LMC Award in Leadership, Have an excellent understanding of the needs of older people, with a dream for delivering outstanding care standards. Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of care homes and CQC, being highly organised, smartly presented, a good people manager and passionate about delivering high quality, person centred care. If you are interested in applying for this role of Residential Home Manager, please click apply now below
SALARY: £50,000 + Bonus
POSTED: Feb 07 2019
About Stephen James Consulting
Stephen James Consulting are a specialist Care Management consultancy, with in depth experience recruiting exclusively within the Care Home Sector, providing bespoke solutions for permanent and interim positions throughout the UK.
We are dedicated in providing exceptional service delivery to both client and candidate, our market knowledge means we can guide you through all the steps of recruitment process, whether you are a provider with current recruitment assignments or a professional looking for your next career move,
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Pinders Design Awards
Avery Healthcare, Caring Homes and Hallmark Care Homes were among those honoured at this year’s Pinders Healthcare Design Awards. Avery, along with DWA and TDC Architects, took the award for Best Independent Living Scheme for The Hawthorns in Northampton. Adrian Doyle, Director of Developments at Avery Group, said: “Main contractor Natta deserves much of the credit, with Alberto Gomez and Rob Winspear major contributors to the development. They delivered a stunning building for us and it’s great to see it win such valued independent sector recognition. We also have a great management team in the community now who are really working the facility well for the benefit of the residents.”
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Larchwood Care has announced closure of homes
Larchwood Care has announced it is to close five lossmaking homes by the end of May. Brookes House in Brentwood, Copper Beeches in Liss, Mountwood in Andover, Wickwar in South Gloucestershire and Withy Grove in Preston will be closing on or before 31 May 2019. Tony Stein, chief executive of Larchwood Care, said: “These five homes have been losing substantial amounts of money over an extended period of time and their continued operation has become unsustainable for the company. There are a number of external sector-wide factors that have contributed to this decision, including the inadequacy of fees paid by commissioners, high operating costs and low admission rates. These factors impact upon staff morale and make recruitment of staff very difficult.
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Bupa celebrates fifth ‘outstanding’ care home
St Mark’s in Maidenhead, Berkshire has become the fifth Bupa care home to achieve ‘outstanding’. The home joined the top 3% of adult social care services following an inspection in January. Ellie Faramarzian, General Manager at Bupa St Mark’s, said: “This rating is testament to the hard work of every single colleague at the home and we’re absolutely over the moon. It’s the little things that make a big difference, which is why we really get to know all our residents on a personal level. By doing this we can help ensure that their later years are just as rewarding as their younger ones.”
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Four Seasons Healthcare secures £40m funding
Four Seasons Healthcare as secured an additional £40m funding from leading creditor H/2 Capital as it prepares for its sale. The US hedge fund is increasing its financing from £70m to £110m and extending its agreement with the leading care home provider until June 3. A Four Seasons spokesperson said: “We welcome the additional funding by the group’s major creditor H/2 Capital, which can be drawn down as needed, in order to ensure that the Group has sufficient liquidity to maintain continuity of a high standard of care for our residents and patients and time to complete an orderly sale process and transition to new ownership.
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CQC criticised for fining rather than prosecuting
The CQC has been criticised for fining rather than prosecuting a charity following allegations of the mistreatment and abuse of some residents. The watchdog issued a £4,000 fine to the National Autistic Society (NAS) following a review by the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board last year that assessed allegations of bullying and disrespectful behaviour towards residents at Mendip House. Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Social Care Barbara Keeley told The Guardian: “People are very angry and disturbed about this. People with autistic children are horrified there has been no prosecution.”
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