Ready to Lead a thriving Community? Supported Living House Manager Opportunity in Redland Road!
Are you highly organised with a natural ability to connect with people? Abbeyfield Bristol & Keynsham Society is looking for an enthusiastic House Manager for our supported living house on Redland Road. This is your chance to guide a dedicated team, shape engaging activities, and empower older residents to live independently within a supportive, vibrant community.
As House Manager, youll cultivate a warm atmosphere where residents benefit from private flats, delicious meals and companionship from staff and fellow residents. You'll inspire your team and build meaningful relationships, making a real difference everyday.
If you have excellent organisational and people skills, a passion for creating a positive environment, and strong leadership qualities, we want to hear from you!
This is pivotal role and involves leading the day-to-day operations of the RedlandRoad house, which comprises 17 one-bedroom and studio flats.
Key responsibilities:
* Manage staff rotas to always ensure adequate staffing.
* Liaise with the central office regarding prospective new resident visits.
* Oversee the smooth running of the kitchen, including health and safety, and hygiene.
* Maintain high standards of hygiene throughout the house and supervise housekeeping staff.
* Monitor residents' well-being, and liaise as necessary with domiciliary support services, relatives, primary healthcare professionals, hospitals, registered residential and nursing homes, and new residents.
* Provide effective supervision, appraisals and communication with all staff, alongside
staff development.
* Organise and promote a varied and stimulating programme of activities for the
residents.
* Actively promoting community engagement.
* Ensure resident safety and well-being at all times, and regularly review procedures to
maintain the highest standards of support.
* Liaise with the central office to ensure accurate staff wage payments, household
invoices and petty cash management.
* Manage fire safety and maintain fire safety records.
* Maintain all necessary paperwork (e.g. accident book, fire checks, support plans,
admission forms, hospital admission forms, risk assessments, accident forms, COSSHsheets etc).
* Ensure the building and gardens are well-maintained, and liaise with colleagues as
appropriate.
* In the event of a health crisis, ensure compliance with government and Society
testing, health, and safety procedures.
* Undertake any other duties as required by the Societys Chief Executive Officer.
* Act in the best interests of Abbeyfield and its residents at all times, and maintain strict
confidentiality.
Requirements:
* Experience at a management level in a service delivery setting.
* Empathetic and understands the needs of older people.
* Able to communicate and interact well with a wide range of people in varied
situations.
* Patient with the ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
* Able to read, write and work with numbers to a good standard with experience of
accurate record keeping.
* Proficient in information technology.
* A strong and supportive leader and supervisor.
* Able to work on own initiative and under pressure in a diverse and changing
environment. Willing and dedicated to undertake training courses and qualifications.
* Possess a clear DBS certificate suitable for working in a regulated environment.
Desirable:
* Experience at a Management level in community, health or social care setting.
* Experience of working with older people.
* Either qualified to Level 3 in Management or equivalent or willing to undertake this
training.
Terms of Employment:
40 hours per week, with flexibility to ensure house coverage during office hours(Monday-Friday). (A hot meal is provided while on duty).
Salary starting at £33,647.61 per annum, with a 5.5% employer pension contribution.Salary is paid calendar monthly in arrears on the 28th of the month (or the previousworking day if the 28th falls on a weekend or bank holiday), subject to statutorydeductions.
28 holiday days per annum, including 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees.
This is a permanent position, subject to a six-month probationary period, satisfactoryEnhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and two satisfactoryreferences.
About us:
Abbeyfield Bristol & Keynsham Society provides supported living in fourcommunal retirement houses.
We empower older residents to maintain their independence in selfcontained flats, while enjoying the benefits of a strong support network, diverse activities, and a warm, communal atmosphere with delicious, homecooked meals.
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