LIFETIME OPPORTUNITIES LTD
Registered Manager (Children's LD)
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Company Description
LIFETIME OPPORTUNITIES LTD is a hospital and health care organization dedicated to providing high-quality support services. The company focuses on delivering safe, person-centered care to children and young people with learning disabilities. Team members work collaboratively with families, local authorities, and multidisciplinary professionals to promote wellbeing and independence. The organisation values integrity, safeguarding, and continuous improvement, offering staff the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. LIFETIME OPPORTUNITIES LTD supports professional development and encourages inclusive, respectful practice.
Role Description
The Registered Manager (Children's LD) is a full-time, on-site role based in Oldham, responsible for the operational management of a children’s learning disability service. The postholder will oversee day-to-day service delivery, ensuring high standards of care, adherence to regulatory requirements, and effective safeguarding practices.
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- Supervising and mentoring staff
- Managing rotas
- Conducting supervision and appraisals
- Leading team meetings
- Handling referrals
- Completing assessments and care plans
- Maintaining accurate records
- Liaising with families, local authorities, and external professionals
The role also involves:
- Monitoring compliance with relevant legislation and guidance
- Managing budgets and resources
- Addressing incidents and complaints
- Driving continuous service improvement
Qualifications
- Strong leadership and service management skills, including team supervision, performance management, and the ability to coordinate day-to-day operations.
- Experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities, including person-centered care planning and behavior support.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory frameworks (e.g., Ofsted or equivalent), and best practices in children’s residential or health care settings.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and external professionals.
- Organisational and problem-solving skills, including record-keeping, report writing, and managing budgets and resources.
- Relevant professional qualification, such as Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Services (or willingness to work towards it).
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or in a senior role within children’s services or learning disability settings is highly beneficial.
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to promoting the rights, choices, and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Ability to work flexibly, including participation in an on-call rota as required, and to respond calmly and decisively in challenging situations.
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