Job Description

Reports to: Manager

Main Purpose of the role: To support the Manager to provide a needs led service to adults by adopting a person centred approach that fosters self awareness, personal growth and gives each person the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices. Maintain high standards ensuring the compliance with National Care Standards.

Leadership and People Management:

To lead by example, and develop effective teams within the Home. Develop a positive working environment which nurtures and rewards good practice through a programme of training and development. Provide regular supervision and annual appraisal to Team Leaders and Senior Support Workers in line with Company procedures and standards. To ensure good quality working relationships are built and maintained between staff and the individuals they are supporting. Ensure a range of meetings take place to include weekly residents and Team Leader meetings and fortnightly staff meetings. To ensure the recruitment and retention of staff with a positive value base and person centred approach. Provide support and guidance to the staff team. Ensure staff attends all mandatory and refresher training Where necessary ensure that all disciplinary and grievance procedures are carried out in line with Company policy and statutory requirements. To manage change effectively. Provide regular on call cover Ensure staff adhere to the NMC or Skills for Care Code of Conduct depending on their role, the Home policies and procedures located on the intranet and in the Staff Handbook.

Quality Management:

Ensure the Home is run in line with statutory and Home from Home Care policies and procedures. Ensure processes are in place and adhered to in line with the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Develop a culture which enables staff members to maximise their development and create areas of expertise within the service. Undertake monthly Quality Assessment Audits to ensure a continuously improving service is provided. Take responsibility for areas of development or leadership.

Management:

Ensure information is collated and recorded in line with CQC requirements. Manage the appropriate maintenance of records and personal information in line with the Data Protection Act and to the standards required by Information Governance. Ensure Information Governance is reviewed annually.
To attend reviews as appropriate.

To attend monthly management meetings and contribute to the agenda. Ensure that all policies and procedures related to the running of the home are adhered to.
To ensure all policies and procedures are reviewed annually.

Health and Safety:

Ensure the home meets H&S regulations and guidance Complete RIDDOR and Reg.37 reports as required Ensure staff team completes H&S training as required To evaluate the risks of, and to protect, Service Users from threats to their health, welfare and normal developments from inside and outside the Care Home. Complete risk assessments for staff, the home and Clients living in the home. Ensure the premises are kept clean and hygienic throughout. At all times work within H&S policy and procedures.

Partnership Working:

Maintain effective links with all outside agencies. Maximise effective partnerships with mainstream and specialist services e.g. Health, Education, Employment, Leisure etc. Maintaining close contact with families/carers as appropriate, with the consent of the individuals being supported in the home. Utilising support services as required, such as Advocacy. To create and develop links between the Home and the local community. Celebrate and share success with service users, colleagues and partners.

Equality and Diversity:

Ensure equality in the workplace regardless of race, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation or religious belief. To ensure that the service provided respects the individual as an adult and equal citizen. Support people to express their individuality and uniqueness in all areas of life.

General:

To act as an ambassador for Home representing the Company where necessary at events and meetings. To undertake ongoing continued professional development. To uphold the values and ethos of the Company. To undertake such duties and responsibilities reasonably consistent with the role as may be required from time to time by the Owner.
This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement to the changes

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you require a sponsorship?
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

Nursing home : 2 years (required)
Language:

Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:

NMC Pin? (required)
Work Location: In person