* Be able to lead, direct, supervise, and support employees working within the branch in providing a network of services that can respond flexibly to the needs of the clients as individuals
* Appoint employees at all levels below that of Manager which will include advertising as necessary, taking up references, conducting interviews, completing health checks and applying for DBS checks
* Holding exit interviews and reporting any issues, trends and patterns to the senior management team/recruitment manager/recruiting for the branch.
* To provide induction training, information and supervision to employees as appropriate, ensuring they are conversant with their duties, rights and responsibilities
* To promote good communication through employee meetings, written and verbal reports and encourage openness at all levels
* To monitor employees' duties and performance.
* Ensure probationary periods are managed appropriately. Deal with informal and formal disciplinary matters
* Ensure the emotional, spiritual, physical, medical and material needs of the clients are recognised, assessed and met where possible. This will involve ensuring there are regular planned reviews, assessments and formulation of care plans for all clients in liaison with other professional workers
* Ensure clients are regularly consulted with as part of the branch QA system
* Oversee that Health & Safety is adhered to at all times in the branch and clients' homes
* Ensure mandatory training requirements are met, checking the training matrix to ensure all staff are trained
* Ensure rotas are covered in advance where possible and all care calls are made in accordance with client and carer rotas.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £37,889.00-£40,944.00 per year
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person