Home Manager - Tall Oaks

Recruiter
Downing Care
Location
Farnborough
Salary
30000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
09 Dec 2021
Closes
09 Dec 2021
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job details
Posting date: 24 November 2021
Salary: GBP30,000 to GBP30,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 December 2021
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Company: Downing Care
Job type: Permanent
Job reference:

Summary
Downing Care is looking for a Home Manager for Tall Oaks a 6 bed care home in Farnborough, Hampshire. The home, established in 2005, has a CQC rating of GOOD.

Tall Oaks is a specialist care home providing support for young adults with physical and learning disabilities and our areas of expertise includes the care and management of those with Sensory Impairment, Epilepsy, Autism and Rett Syndrome.

Our aim is to support each resident to be as independent as possible, to maintain and develop their skills, to provide them with meaningful, enjoyable life opportunities which will enhance their lives and promote their well-being.
We can only achieve our aims if we have a skilled staff team who want to work with us and share our ideals. We want our staff team to be proud of what they achieve and will support them and encourage them to grow and develop in their role.

Please find the job requirements below:

- Leadership and People Management
- Lead by example and develop a skilled and effective staff team who will consistently deliver a person centred service.
- Develop a positive working environment which nurtures staff and rewards good practice.
- Ensure all staff are engaged in a programme of training and personal development.
- Ensure professional standards are maintained through the provision of regular supervision and annual appraisal to all staff.
- Ensure good quality working relationships are built and maintained between staff and the individuals they are supporting.
- Promote good communication and effective working practice through a range of resident and staff meetings.
- Ensure effective recruitment and retention of an appropriately skilled staff team.
- Ensure the provision of support and guidance to the staff team at all times, including out of hours.

Resident Support - the post holder is required to ensure:

- Safety and delivery of an appropriate and professional service to all residents through the implementation of an up to date Care Plan, comprehensive Risk Assessments, Care Reviews, Health Reviews, Medication reviews and Health Checks etc.
- That each resident is given opportunities both in the home and in the community to engage in a wide range of activities and social events.
- All residents' medication is managed safely and appropriately, that it is reviewed, received, stored and administered according to the prescribed guidance and Company policies.
- Good communication with residents' families and professionals involved in their care.

Quality management:

- Ensure the Home is run in line with Statutory and Company Policies.
- Ensure the home complies with the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
- Develop a culture which enables staff members to maximise their development and create areas of expertise within the service.
- Undertake a programme of Audits to ensure the service is continuously reviewed and improved.

Financial:

- Manage delegated budgets to ensure resources are used to best effect, in line with Company policy and procedure.
- Report financial discrepancies to the Operations Manager.
- Ensure staff work to and comply with financial systems in line with company policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Ensure that all residents are supported with their finances and that their benefits are reviewed and managed appropriately with them.
- Undertake a programme of financial audits to ensure the financial service is continuously reviewed and improved.

Governance:

- Ensure information is collated and recorded in line with Quality Assessment System and CQC requirements.
- Manage the appropriate maintenance of records and personal information in line with the Data Protection Act and to the standards required by Information Governance.
- To attend reviews as appropriate.
- To attend monthly manager meetings and contribute to the agenda.

Health and Safety:

- Ensure information is collated and recorded in line with the Company and CQC requirements.
- Manage the appropriate maintenance of records and personal information in line with the Data Protection Act and to the standards required by Information Governance.
- To ensure all required annual reviews are completed and necessary action taken to address and shortcomings or required safety developments.
- To attend monthly manager meetings and contribute to the Health and Safety agenda.
- Ensure that all policies and procedures related to the safe running of the home are in place and adhered to.

Equity and Diversity:

- Ensure information is collated and recorded in line with Statutory and CQC requirements.
- Manage the appropriate maintenance of records and personal information in line with the Data Protection Act and to the standards required by Information Governance.
- To attend monthly manager meetings and contribute to the agenda.
- Ensure that all policies and procedures related to the running of the home are adhered to.

Qualifications and Experience:

We are looking for a Home Manager who wants to make a difference to peoples' lives and who wants to lead a staff team to do the same. Someone who will embrace the ideals that we hold in giving our residents as good a life as we can and who will go the extra mile for them.
'This is not just a job - it requires heart and passion and the will to achieve for others'.

Salary, Working Hours and Benefits:

Full time post - 40 hours per week
Salary 30K + depending on experience
Performance related annual bonus
Free parking on site
Company pension scheme
25 days annual leave + 8 Bank holidays
Free meals on duty and a paid lunch break