Job Description
Job Role - Residential Care Manager\nLocation - Reading\nSalary - £35,000 - £40,000 DOE\nHours - 40 hours per week rotating (Apply online only)/(Apply online only) every other weekend \n \nOverview \n \nOur client is a leading Residential Care Company specialising in Elderly and Dementia Care. Whilst the company ate continuing to grow this is an fantastic time to join the business as a Care Manager and grow their career. The role is to support the Manager in the day-to-day management of the home and to deputies for the Manager in their absence.
The key responsibility of this post is to have complete oversight of the expected standard of care within the home, to lead the team on the floor. The Care Manager would use the Person-Centred Software system and the Radar system to achieve the required expectation.\n \nThe Role \n \nTo assist the manager in the running of the home in an efficient and caring manner \nTo be responsible for care standards in the home. \nTo be directly responsible to the Home Manager, or their appointed representative in respect of all duties performed.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the contract of employment. \nAssisting with maintaining adequate staffing levels and the correct mix of staff \nEnsure that all required records are kept regarding the requirements of the Local Authority, the Health Authority and central government legislation. \nSupport the Home Manager to maintain high levels of occupancy.
\nTo be aware of, and take responsibility for fire prevention procedures, fire prevention equipment and the training of staff with regard to fire prevention and emergency evacuation procedures. \nTo undertake appropriate training and personal development to ensure that they are knowledgeable with appropriate legislation \nTo take part in the pre-admission assessment of prospective residents. \nTo attend call outs where necessary to ensure the safety of the home as part of planned out of hours support to the home.
\nAssessing the needs of prospective and new residents and confirming that the needs of prospective residents can be met within the home \nImplementing and monitoring Care Plan systems \nEnsuring confidentiality of all information \nLiaising with GP’s, nurses and other allied professionals \nProviding and maintaining a safe and secure environment \nEnsuring the provision of necessary equipment and supplies \nMeeting individual residents regularly \nFrequent communication with care staff on care issues \nSupporting family and friends of residents when necessary and appropriate to the client group \nAssisting with the monitoring of dependency levels \nComplying with the requirements of the CQC in regard to complaints This is a great opportunity to grow your career with a successful care organisation