*Currently, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Benefits:
As well as working alongside a dedicated team, working at Wellburn also brings extra benefits including:
- Excellent rates of pay
- Paid NVQ qualification
- Ongoing wellbeing and mental health initiatives
- Home and Tech Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Shining Star Awards – to recognise staff who go above and beyond
- £500 refer a friend scheme*
- Staff Lottery
- Birthday wishes – prize draw each month to have your birthday off.
*subject to terms
As well as working alongside a dedicated team, working at Wellburn also brings extra benefits including:
- Excellent rates of pay
- Paid NVQ qualification
- Ongoing wellbeing and mental health initiatives
- £500 refer a friend scheme*
- Staff Lottery
- Birthday wishes – prize draw each month to have your birthday off.
*subject to terms
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager. You will be a strong, motivated and committed individual who will manage a 38 bed care home, providing residential care for elderly residents with dementia.
You will have excellent knowledge and a proven track record of health and safety legislation, along with knowledge and experience of safeguarding of vulnerable adults. You will be a well organised and energetic person with excellent leadership and mentoring skills.
We are looking for someone who has a full driving licence, who is flexible in their approach along with strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- To be responsible to the registered provider for the day-to-day running of the home.
- To be accountable for the homes’ operations and activities.
- To ensure that the home operates according to its registration status and conditions and complies with all legal requirements.
- To manage the home to achieve the best possible outcomes for all residents.
- To keep residents safe and well protected at all times.
- To develop, promote and maintain high standards of care and best practise.
- To develop, implement and maintain the systems and structures needed to run the home in the interests of residents.
- To develop and manage effectively and efficiently the financial, human and material resources needed by the home.
- To be an ambassador for the home, promoting and marketing its services.
- To ensure the home remains financially viable.
- To ensure all staff receive a copy of the Codes of Practice for social care.
Key responsibilities
As Home Manager you will be expected to achieve good retention of staff, absenteeism and sickness absence (details will be provided as part of your objectives/targets)
- Maintain the day-to-day running of the home on behalf of the registered provider and to meet all legal requirements.
- Develop an ethos that reflects residents’ individual needs and that celebrates their individual differences and diversity.
- Have all the necessary policies, procedures and systems in place required for the effective running of the home.
- Address the care and health needs of each resident and to make sure they are kept safe and well protected.
- Ensure the emotional, spiritual, physical, medical and material needs of the residents are recognised, assessed and met where possible. This will involve ensuring there are regular planned reviews, assessments and formulation of care plans for all residents in liaison with other professional workers.
- Ensure that appropriate staffing levels are maintained
- Develop good working relationships within the home.
- Provide effective support and supervision to the homes’ staff.
- Maintain a safe environment for residents and staff and to respond to all health and safety requirements.
- Comply with the legislation and regulations concerning environmental health and infection control.
- Manage the homes budget and resources in accordance with the established systems and procedures.
- Engage in business planning and marketing of the home.
- Establish effective working relationships with other professionals, agencies and CQC inspectors.
- Continuously monitor and review the homes activities to make sure high standards are being maintained.
- Negotiate appropriate fees with purchasing authorities or residents or their families as appropriate.
- Provide all residents with written terms and conditions of residence and to make sure that they understand them.
- Make adequate arrangements for the introduction and reception of new residents.
- Investigate complaints and take appropriate action.
- Take responsibility and the necessary actions on behalf of the registered provider for the recruitment, appointment and deployment of care, catering, domestic and other staff employed by the home
- Implement and comply with all relevant employment legislation.
- Plan and manage the required staff complement, cover, levels and rotas.
- Plan, organise and implement effective staff induction, supervision, appraisal and training in accordance with statutory requirements and standards.
- To maintain account ledgers, cash books and documentation as required in law.
- To assist in the application of disciplinary rules, and in the implementation of disciplinary procedures.
- To be responsible for the receipt, handling, storage, issue, administration and disposal of all drugs and medicines in line with documented procedures, and to maintain the necessary records.
- To supervise all aspects of catering in the Home to ensure that required standards of Food Hygiene are achieved. To assist in the planning of menus, in particular ensuring that any special dietary requirements are met.
- To undertake other duties, as necessary.
- Complete CQC Notifications/Safeguarding in line with legal obligations.
- To generate all notifications in relation to accidents suffered by residents, staff or visitors in line with R.I.D.D.O.R. (1995) requirements.
- To ensure the post holder and all staff act in accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998).
Key attributes for a Home Manager
- Experience of managing a diverse workforce.
- Ability to build a team which supports and values individuals and recognises individual strengths and skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate staff and address any underperforming staff.
- Commitment to promoting and developing the highest quality personal care for the homes residents.
- Ability to promote residents’ rights, Equal Opportunities and Non-discriminatory practise.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise to meet deadlines.
- Able to communicate and listen efficiently.
- Ability to work with other health/care professionals.
- Knowledge of local and national codes of practice relating to care for older people.
- Ability to resolve problems.
- IT Skills.
- Understand MCA and DOLS.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
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