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Responsibilities:
1. To manage the day-to-day running of the Unit and to act as person-in-charge whenever asked to by the registered Manager/Operational Manager/owner
2. To provide all relevant information and leaflets to prospective new residents and to visit them in their home for a discussion
3. To arrange assessment visits as required.
4. To decide whether the business can meet the personal care needs of any prospective resident and to negotiate an appropriate fee with the purchasing authority or the resident or their family if not in receipt of local authority assistance
5. To ensure that each new resident receives a written copy of the “terms and conditions” of engagement and ensure that each resident and, where appropriate, their representative or carer understands them
6. To investigate complaints, take appropriate action and report to the registered Manager/Operational Manager and/or Local Authority or the CQC
7. To liaise with and co-operate with CQC inspectors and inspections.
8. To liaise and co-operate with Local Authority Monitoring and Contract teams as required
9. To contribute in supporting Quality & compliance manager in the completion of Quality Assurance surveys when required.
10. To ensure that the emotional, spiritual, physical, medical and material needs of the residents are recognised, assessed and met
11. To support residents in the taking of decisions in matters which affect their lifestyle
12. To make or contribute to the assessment of need of each resident in conjunction with the resident, relevant professional agencies and, where appropriate, the resident’s family, and develop a Resident Plan which provides a satisfactory quality of life for that person
13. To promote relationships that enable each resident to participate in the life of the local community to the maximum of their ability
14. To ensure the provision of healthcare arrangements which may include the ordering, recording and, where appropriate, the administration of prescribed medication
15. To be responsible with the registered owner for the efficient running of the domestic character of the business which will include ensuring that the dietary needs of residents are met, ensuring that good standards of food presentation are maintained, ensuring that supplies are ordered and ensuring that good standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained
16. To ensure the provision of care including that which may be provided by a competent and caring relative and which may include terminal care, under the direction of the GP and with the support of the community nursing service.
17. To safeguard residents from abuse and acting immediately to report the situation, following the organisation’s policies and procedures including any statutory notification to appropriate Regulations.
Staff Matters:
1. To assist the registered Manager to ensure that there is good communication with and between staff and to arrange staff meetings
2. To ensure that effective induction, supervision and assessment of staff is carried out and that training needs are identified and met
3. To arrange staff rotas.
Maintenance:
1. To advise the registered Manager / owner of any malfunction of the heating, lighting or emergency systems and ensure the security of the premises
2. To ensure that the fire regulations are complied with and advise the person-in-control if there are areas of risk
3. To ensure that legislation and regulations concerning environmental health, infection control, building control, planning and health and safety are complied with, and to advise the person-in-control accordingly where action is required
Health and Safety:
* To ensure that you work in a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act (HSWA)
* To assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment by understanding and ensuring adherence to the home’s health and safety policies and procedures, including regarding fire
* To be aware of and understand the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
* To ensure that all COSHH records are maintained and updated when necessary
* To practice and promote safe working practices within the home
* To be fully aware and comply with infection control policies and procedures and appropriate hand hygiene technique
* To report immediately to the person in charge any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another
* To report to the Manager, maintenance man or person in charge any faults, damaged furniture, faulty appliances, equipment or any potential hazard
If you are interested in making a difference to the lives of our residents and want to showcase your leadership skills, apply for this role and join us as a Unit Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £39,772.00-£41,328.00 per year
* Company pension
* Free On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Seniority Level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Function:
Sales and Business Development
Industries:
Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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