Job Purpose
To be accountable for the management of the day to day running of Home Instead client operations, ensuring compliance with all governing body requirements and legislation relevant to the service.
The Role
Work closely with the Registered Manager to coordinate the development of a high quality private domiciliary care service for vulnerable adults in the local area.
Promote the highest standards of care and service with a focus on person centred care.
- Create, update and audit client care plans and assist with digital care planning.
- Maintain accurate client and Care Professional records on various Home Instead software platforms including Access Group People Planner and ACP.
- Conduct client and Care Professional introductions.
Carry out care planning and conduct risk assessments ensuring compliance to relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Ensure successful operation of quality control systems and performing quality assurance and service review visits for clients.
Continually reviewing and improving processes to ensure the most effective and efficient service is always being delivered.
Effectively managing complaints and incidents, carrying out investigations relating to the quality of the service and using those findings to initiate improvements.
Promote a positive culture in line with the Home Instead ethos and values.
Network in the local community and work with the via digital media team to raise awareness of the service.
Provide inspired leadership to the team making sure that exceptional service is delivered to the clients.
Take part in disciplinary investigations, interviews and meetings following company policy and in conjunction with advice from the HR Provider.
Ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to by all employees.
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of data across all relevant platforms.
Keep up to date with changes in legislation and regulations.
Proactively identify own development areas in line with business objectives and the duties of your role, taking action within a reasonable timeframe.
Ensure compliance with Home Instead’s Equality and Diversity Policy, in respect of employment and service delivery.
Carry out any other duties deemed necessary for the successful operation of the business.
Essential criteria
Extensive care experience with a proven track record in providing consistent excellent customer service.
Proven experience in leading, training and managing a team to provide high quality domiciliary care services.
Have or be willing to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services or equivalent.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of compliance and legislative requirements of the Care Standards regulations.
Strong skills in conducting care assessment and care planning.
Good understanding of systems and processes.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to inspire others and build fantastic working relationships.
Strong organisation and planning skills.
Drive and motivation to take on a broad role and develop care services.
Passionate about providing the highest quality of care.
Commercially aware and have strong influencing and negotiating skills.
Demonstrate achievement of business growth targets.
Ability to work well and accurately under pressure.
Be responsive, agile and remain calm whilst dealing with multiple priorities.
Be flexible to meet demands of the business including participating in an on-call rota.
Good working knowledge of IT Systems with experience of Microsoft Office or Google Suite, working with databases and virtual communication platforms with the ability to learn and adopt new technologies where appropriate.
Support the On-Call function, which may require the support of team members out in the field in emergency situations, and the requirement to travel throughout the community to conduct new client assessments, you should have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Core Competencies
Role Specific Competencies
Driving Results
Adapting to Change
Customer Focus
Quality Focus
Influencing
Leading Others
Teamwork & Collaboration
Planning and Organising
Communication & Relationship Management
Living Home Instead
Agile Learner
This document describes the general nature and level of work for the position. It is not a comprehensive list of its responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, and conditions.
Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to a Criminal Records check at the appropriate level.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
