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Rhea James

Ross,Lancashire

Summary

I am an accomplished professional with expertise in policies and procedures development and implementation, alongside strategic workforce planning and process improvement. I am able to demonstrate proficiency in onboarding, training, development, and performance evaluation of staff, ensuring regulatory, legislative, and Health and Safety compliance. I am skilled in facility management and office administration with a strong focus on partnership working and promoting Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion awareness. I am committed to person-centred and project-centred planning to drive organisational success. I am now ready for a fresh challenge in a new sector and committed to continuous professional development.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Registered Manager

Golden Future Care
Bolton, Greater Manchester
10.2024 - 05.2025
  • Oversaw regulatory, legislative and H+S compliance.
  • Managed office administration and staff oversight whilst meeting client needs.
  • Formulated all HR documentation, company policies and procedures.
  • Transferred documentary operations to an ERP system.
  • Oversight of financial and operational processes.
  • Established and maintained relationships with external stakeholders.
  • Implemented quality control protocols for improved service delivery.
  • Led team meetings, fostering open communication and collaboration.
  • Conducted risk assessments to uphold safety standards.
  • On-boarded, inducted, trained and supervised staff.
  • Line managed staff members by monitoring KPIs, constructed workforce development plans and sourced appropriate training.
  • Led external audits and inspections, action planning and implementing practice change based on recommendations.

Project Manager - New Residential Provision

Better Care For Future
Bury, Greater Manchester
03.2023 - 10.2024
  • Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery.
  • Constructed all documentation and systems needed to meet regulatory, legislative and H+S compliance.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships through regular updates and clear communication.
  • Promoted team collaboration for more innovative solutions in projects.
  • Expedited issue resolution to minimise delays in project timelines.
  • Managed budgets diligently, controlled unnecessary expenditure on projects.
  • Implemented quality control measures, ensured adherence to standards.
  • Identified risks, implemented mitigation strategies for secure project outcomes.
  • Planned staff and resources within business budgets for minimised expenditure.
  • Implemented organisational policies for smooth service delivery.

Deputy Manager

Family Care Group
Wythenshawe, Manchester
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Conducted performance evaluations, enhancing individual employee development.
  • Collaborated with the manager to achieve organisational goals.
  • Enforced company policies for a safe and productive work environment.
  • Streamlined administrative functions to enhance efficiency.
  • Facilitated staff meetings, leading to improved collaboration.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Represented the provision at networking events.
  • Recruited and trained driven, dedicated team members, reducing staff turnover.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build a successful team.

Team Leader

Crystal Care Solutions
Stockport, Greater Manchester
04.2021 - 07.2022
  • Prioritised tasks according to urgency and importance, optimising workload allocation among team members.
  • Collaborated with colleagues from different backgrounds to tackle new challenges.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to identify areas of improvement for each team member.
  • Negotiated successful outcomes in challenging scenarios, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
  • Reported on team performance to higher leadership, proactively offering action for areas of improvement.
  • Professionally handled difficult customer complaints and objections to maintain first-class customer service standards.
  • Supported new hires through onboarding process for speedy and successful training.

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant

Tameside Council
Ashton-Under-Lyne, Tameside
06.2014 - 04.2021
  • Maintained up-to-date records of pupil progress, tracking individual development effectively.
  • Offered one-on-one guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff in organising school events, fostering community spirit.
  • Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
  • Assisted in conducting assessments to determine student understanding of subjects.
  • Developed and nurtured excellent relationships with students, parents and staff, enhancing positive learning environments.
  • Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  • Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.

Education

NVQ Level 5 - Leadership and Management

Access Skills
Vocational
04.2024 -

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

Highfields
Vocational
08.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Open University
Remote
09.2012 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Clothing Design and Technology

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
09.2008 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Policies and procedures development and implementation
  • Onboarding, training, development and performance evaluation of staff
  • Facility management and office administration
  • Regulatory, legislative and Health and Safety compliance
  • Partnership working
  • Diversity, Equality and Inclusion awareness
  • Person and project-centred planning
  • Strategic workforce planning and process improvement

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Manager

Golden Future Care
10.2024 - 05.2025

NVQ Level 5 - Leadership and Management

Access Skills
04.2024 -

Project Manager - New Residential Provision

Better Care For Future
03.2023 - 10.2024

Deputy Manager

Family Care Group
09.2022 - 02.2023

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

Highfields
08.2022 - 08.2023

Team Leader

Crystal Care Solutions
04.2021 - 07.2022

Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant

Tameside Council
06.2014 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Open University
09.2012 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Clothing Design and Technology

Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2008 - 06.2012
Rhea James