Registered Manager – Gowlands Short Breaks Service

Hamelin has a duty to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of the individuals we support and is committed to doing so. Hamelin expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure & other safeguarding clearance.
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Job Title: Registered Manager – Gowlands Short Breaks Service 

Location: Rochford, Essex (on site)

Reports to: Head of Respite

Salary: £43,000

Job Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week), Permanent 

Our Mission & Journey:

At Hamelin, we're not just a care organisation – we're a community of passionate individuals on a mission to build inclusive, caring, and compassionate environments for those with learning disabilities and autism. We've been on a transformative journey, redefining care for a better future, and due to an internal promotion, we are now looking for a new dynamic leader – a Registered Manager for our Short Breaks Service.

Your New Role:

As the leader of our Short Breaks Service at Gowlands, you’ll be at the helm of managing and growing our 9-bed property that provides respite stays and supports up to 100 individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

Your role is crucial in making sure we deliver exceptional care, stay compliant, and run our service efficiently - whilst ensuring our mission, vision and values are not compromised. You will also be key in developing the Charity as it seeks to evolve its services and reach.

Service Management: 
Overseeing operations and developing strategies to enhance and grow our service, whilst managing the budget and staffing requirements and ensuring we deliver care that truly reflects our charity’s mission and values.

Team Leadership: 
Recruiting, leading, mentoring, monitoring and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for our dedicated staff.

Compliance & Quality Assurance: 
Ensuring we meet CQC requirements and exceed care standards, whilst implementing and overseeing quality assurance processes, such as gathering feedback from guests and colleagues to keep improving our care. 

Stakeholder Engagement: 
Building lasting relationships with guests, families, and local authorities and their placement teams. You will also represent, advocate and unify the Charity, ensuring every aspect aligns with our values and goals.

Business Development: 
Identifying opportunities for service innovation and expansion and preparing and presenting such cases to the Senior Leadership Team.

About You:
As a leader at Hamelin, we’re looking for someone who embodies our core values:

• Think Differently:
  Innovate and challenge the norm while keeping guests at the heart of every decision.
• Enhance Lives:
  Make bold decisions, champion personal growth, and celebrate every success.
• Community:
  Promote a caring, respectful environment where collaboration thrives.

We are seeking candidates with:

• Proven experience managing care services for individuals with learning disabilities or autism.
• Has a demonstrable track record of leading teams or services that have achieved an overall ‘Good’ CQC rating.
• Excellent leadership skills, with a commitment to our values.
• Business acumen and budget management experience.
• Enthusiastic communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Level 5 Diploma or the equivalent in Leadership for Health and Social Care.
• You hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
• Able to work flexibly, which might include weekends and bank holidays. You might also be asked to work in different services as needed.

Why Join Us?
At Hamelin, we don't just offer a job; we provide a career filled with purpose. Our benefits include Pension scheme, Blue Light Card, Simply Health – Health Cash Plan, Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme, Development opportunities and regular DBS Checks – Paid by Us.

Apply Now!
If this is the opportunity you have been searching for, apply now by submitting your CV and Cover Letter!

*Closing date for applications is the 22 nd of January, and interviews will be held on the 5th/6th of February*