Job description
Restgarth are looking for an enthusiastic and capable Care Home Manager to assist with the day to day management of our modern beautiful care home which is registered for 32 residents. The role will focus on overseeing the care of residents, the staff team and other resources in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Our aim is to create an environment in which each resident is able to lead as full and happy life as possible. We hope that the successful applicant can work with us to improve our current CQC rating from ‘Good’ to ‘Outstanding’ whilst meeting business targets for growth and profitability.
We are able to offer you a competitive salary along with monthly bonus scheme, as well as accomodation should you require it. Restgarth is located in beautiful area of Cornwall and within easy links to Plymouth and surrounding towns.
Main responsibilities and duties
- To ensure that the home meets and where practicable exceeds the standards set out by the CQC and other relevant bodies and statutory authorities.
- Manage, motivate, recruit, train and develop staff, according to company policies and employment laws, and ensure relevant HR procedures are followed. This includes but is not limited to conducting staff interviews, supervisions and appraisals, ensuring that staff are supported and accountable in maintaining standards.
- To create, oversee and manage individualised Care Plans for each resident and day care service users in accordance with the latest guidance from the Care Quality Commission.
- Liaise and develop good working relationships with GPs, DNs, families and other stakeholders as necessary to provide the highest standards of care.
- To ensure that the home is appropriately staffed at all times by overseeing the duty rota and keeping the needs of residents under review.
- Provide induction and other statutory training for all staff, ensuring that this is updated in a timely manner. This includes establishing and maintaining appropriate monitoring systems for measuring effectiveness of staff training and development.
- To conduct pre-admission assessments
- Assume overall responsibility for all aspects of medication in the home.
- To attend all visits by visiting inspectors
- Undertake occasional care shifts to monitor standards and quality of care
- To deal with any complaints in respect of the home, in conjunction with the directors as necessary.
- Identify own training needs and agree key objectives with the Business Manager as part of staff personal development and to keep up to date with current practice.
- Ensure a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness in the home is maintained at all times.
- Assist the Business Manger with maintaining appropriate systems for measuring required aspects of organisational performance.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, and adherence to relevant health & safety procedures
- To assist and support with fund raising initiatives and marketing of the home
- To propose ideas and initiatives to the Business Manager for continuing to improve the services of the home.
- To work with the Business Manager to project a positive image of the home within the community
Required knowledge and skills
- A good working knowledge of current CQC standards and Health and Social Care legislation.
- Excellent Training skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- IT literacy in MS Windows, Word and Outlook
- Possess one of the following qualifications; Qualified Nurse, RMA , LMC (Leadership and Management in Care ) Level 5 management in Care, Higher level Apprentice qualification level 4 or above or equivalent
Competitive salary plus monthly bonus. Free training and ongoing development opportunities.
For more information contact [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Langreek Lane, PL13 2PW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 5 in leadership & management in health & social care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Application question(s):
Work Location: In person
