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CARE HOME MANAGER £30,000 + Bonus Redhill, Surrey
 

Must Already be a Care Home Manager with experience in Learning Disabilities 18-65 year olds.  Must hold an NVQ4 & RMA in Social Care

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Pay Monthly 2 Recruit who are operating as an employment agency.

Our client is opening a new Care Home in April 2010 and are looking for an experienced Care Home Manager.

KEY OBJECTIVE
To be responsible for all aspects of the operational management of the home.
To develop new initiatives in care practices and overall delivery of a quality service.

Reporting to : Regional Operations Manager

 
MAIN TASKS

• To work in accordance with the company philosophy of care and its Policies and Procedures
• To work within the philosophy of “Valuing People”
• To continually manage the home ensuring the highest standards of support and care are provided for the residents, that detailed Care Packages are in place and an effective service is delivered.
• To formulate service provision in the context of “Person Centred Planning”
• To ensure adherence to all requirements and regulations laid out under the Care Standards Act 2001 and all other relevant legislation.
• To effectively develop good communication links between members of the team and colleagues.
• To proactively develop positive communication networks with the local purchasing authorities, the National Minimum Standards for Care, families, health professionals and neighbours etc.
• To ensure that the home’s budgets, staffing budget and the residents’ budgets are adhered to and effectively utilised at all times.
• To maintain an appropriate level of management hours and ‘hands-on’ work which may involve working some shifts and sleep-in duties.
• To ensure that the company is alerted to events / incidents at a time appropriate to their severity  

Management of staff.

• To train and motivate staff through example and attention to the maintenance of good working practice and effective communication.
• To be fully involved in the recruitment and ion of all staff.
• To be fully responsible for the induction, development, supervision and relevant training of all staff within the home.
• To be fully responsible for monitoring the work performance of all staff and to initiate appropriate action should individual performances fall below standards agreed and laid down by the company.
• To ensure that annual appraisals is done for all staff
• To ensure Disciplinary and Grievance matters are handled sensitively, promptly and that Procedure is followed at all times consulting with a Senior Manager at Head Office at the outset of such issues.
• To be fully responsible for monitoring and maintaining efficient staffing levels as demanded by Purchasers and the Registration and Inspection Unit. In line with safe practice.
• To ensure all staff is fully conversant with the company’s Policies and Procedures, Registered Homes Act 1984 and that staff are made aware of changes to Policies and Procedures or legislation promptly.
• To work within the main provisions of the Mental Health Act, The Community Care Act, The Employment Act and the Health and Safety Act.
• To work effectively to monitor and develop a high quality staff team.
• Be on call and monitor these arrangements, ensuring staff has access to support or advice/guidance at all times.
• Ensure that all staff adheres to an acceptable code of dress at all times.

For a full Job Description of Management of Residents and Management of the Home Please apply by sending your CV  quoting ref PM2R/57/CHM/RHL

We endeavour to reply to all applications; however, due to the high amount of online applications we receive, if you haven't heard from us within 14 days you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. If your application is not suitable for this position your CV will also be considered for any other vacancies we may have. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Pay Monthly 2 Recruit