Posted: 18 June
The role
About Our Home:
Situated in the pretty village of Derry Hill, just two miles from the centre of Calne, Kingston House Care Home offers access to the many amenities the village and nearby town have to offer, as well as being within easy reach of the larger towns of Chippenham, Melksham, and Corsham.
Kingston House Care Home provides support for people living with a range of differing health needs, offering residential and dementiacare on a long-term or short-term and respite basis.
For the position, you will be required to provide a caring and professional ethos, good clinical background, and a current up to date NMC pin.
Responsibility & Accountability:
- To provide clinical supervision to the Registered Nurses. Through supervision ensure that the Registered Nurse team obtain and sustain the clinical competencies necessary to meet the needs of residents.
- To act as a Shift Team Leader and to provide overall supervision and development for care staff.
- To contribute to the training of care staff and other staff, acting as a role model at all times.
- To actively participate in personal and professional development opportunities, attending necessary mandatory training as identified
- Ensure the Gold Care standards and support systems are effectively operated and lead to positive outcomes for people who use our services.
- Monitor, audit and review the service, taking appropriate corrective action where necessary.
- Demonstrate high professional standards and leadership, maintaining an appropriate professional memberships.
- Assisting the Home Manager with formal supervision / appraisal of Staff Members in line with company policy, and with on-going informal assessment of the work of Staff Members, to ensure consistently high standards.
- Implement and adhere to Gold Care's policies and procedures, legal requirements and relevant codes of practice.
- To assist with effective recruitment, performance management and deployment of staff to deliver high quality care and support outcomes for people who use our services.
- Liaise with and oversee as required, maintenance contractors and others involved in the maintenance of property, plant and equipment.
- Promote the service and Gold Care through effective communication with other organisations, stakeholders such as people who use services, staff, relatives, medical and social care professionals, the regulator staff and the local community.
- Promote the home professionally and effectively in the community, maintain private bed occupancy and support corporate marketing.
- Ensure that all staff have a focus on excellent customer care to enhance the lives of people who use our services and Gold Care's reputation.
- Any other duties consistent with the business of Gold Care Homes.
Tasks and responsibilities within your area of capability may vary occasionally depending upon the needs of the business. You may be asked to undertake a variation of your normal routine to meet these needs. Your enthusiasm and flexibility will be appreciated.
BENEFITS
- Salary from £58,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
- Employee of the Month
- Long term service awards
- Blue Light Card
- Professional Development
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