Care Manager – Homecare
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
£30,000 - £33,000 per annum
£3k Performance Bonus
TRC has teamed up with a well-known franchise business who are running a reputable homecare service in Cambridgeshire. The service is very well-established and are now in their 3rd year!
They are looking for a Care Manager to assist the Registered Manager with the day-to-day duties of the office and staff management. The company have a great vision for the future and are looking to expand so the role comes with a great career path.
The Role:
* Assist with the orientation and induction of new Senior Caregivers and Caregivers.
* To assist individual Senior Caregivers and Caregivers to develop in their role and their level of compliance with agreed standards.
* Ensure that Supervision and Annual Reviews take place for all Senior Caregivers and Caregivers at specified intervals.
* To maintain regular contact with Franchisees related to the generation of referrals; and the induction of Senior Caregivers and Caregivers.
* To immediately report any issues of concern related to the care provided to clients, Caregiver performance, deterioration in client’s presentation, etc.
* To ensure that proper selection and assessment procedures for potential clients are undertaken, and to determine whether needs can be met.
* To carry out introductory visits each time a Caregiver visits a customer for the first time.
* To ensure that clients have a lifestyle according to their wishes, and that it is as meaningful and purposeful as possible.
* To ensure that all clients have a person-centred Care Plan that reflects their personal support needs, wishes and aspirations and to promote a culture of person-centred care planning for all clients.
* To ensure that comprehensive care risk assessments are compiled for all clients, based on the individual client’s needs and requirements.
* To ensure that these risk assessments are evaluated and reviewed on the dates agreed or sooner if the client’s circumstances change.
* To complete an assessment of the client’s property, highlighting all relevant hazards.
* To ensure that all clients are safeguarded at all times; and that safeguarding alerts happen correctly, appropriately and in good time to the Registered Manager or Managing Director.
* To work with the Registered Manager to ensure that the issues highlighted from audits are rectified in good time; and to always work to ensure compliance with both the Care Quality Commission, and Local Councils (where relevant).
* To visit clients on a monthly basis; as a minimum. The purpose of these visits includes conducting Spot Checks, liaising with Clients, conducting Care Plan reviews and providing supervision to Senior Caregivers and Caregivers.
* To complete audits as required e.g. Care Plans, Risk Assessments, Daily Records, etc.
* To ensure the accuracy and completeness of the paperwork held in customer’s homes.
Essential Criteria:
* Must have a valid UK driving license and car
* Minimum of Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent) with desire to start L5
* Experience working within a homecare office
* Confidence to train other staff members and deputise for the RM in their absence
For more information, please apply and one of our team will be in touch if your application is successful.
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