Care Manager
South England
Up to £32,000 per annum with benefits
Care Manager
* To positively support the Registered Manager in providing leadership to the administration, care, catering, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance functions of the service
* To deputise for the function of the Registered Manager during their absence, while, at all times, supporting the decisions made by the Registered Manager
* To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain that currency of practice
* To manage the service in accordance with standards agreed with the Registered Manager, the Registered Provider, legislative requirements, relevant regulations and in line with accepted best practice, and within the financial plans agreed from time-to-time with the Registered Provider
Hours
* 5 days over a 7-day period, as agreed with the manager.
* The Care Manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Ensure service users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
* The efficient and effective day-to-day management of the human resources involved in providing care through the staff team and ensuring that the required standards are maintained
* Ensuring all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date
* To ensure all staff at the service receive formal supervision and appraisals
* Oversee the duty rota monthly in advance, ensuring the correct number of staff and skill mix as needed
* Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
* Develop effective working relationships with all employees within the service
* Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for people in the service
* Maintain all support plan/care records in accordance with the service’s policy and audit care records following company policy to ensure compliance
Problem-solving Skills
* Care Managers need to be able to adapt to and address situations quickly. Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and wellbeing, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection
Promote the effective resolution of team conflicts
* Ensure there are always adequate staff with the necessary skills on duty. Taking the lead responsibility for the development of the staff rota to comply with requirements in terms of numbers and skill mix whilst adhering to a conducive home/work life balance
* Share in the development of the strategic plans of the service
* Conduct mock inspections of the service and action plan the shortfalls identified
Communication Skills
* To share in the coordination and chairing of staff, service user and relative meetings, as well as attending management meetings
* To effectively communicate to all staff the aims and objectives of the service through verbal and written communication and by personal example
* To contribute to the provision of a programme of training and development to meet the needs of the staff team and the requirements of the service, including the ongoing evaluation of the training programme
* Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
* Yearly bonus
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* Level 5 (preferred)
To register your interest, please send your CV to claudia@surecallmedical.com or call 0203 910 0570