14 February 2025
Westall House is a CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ residential care home that provides care for older people in attractive and comfortable surroundings. Situated in the picturesque village of Horsted Keynes, our home benefits from beautiful views of the countryside. Our home has been carefully designed and modernised to provide a high standard of accommodation. Westall House comprises of a residential home with up to 18 residents and a Dementia Friendly wing, for up to 15 residents.
Starting hourly rate of pay: £16.48-£17.51.
Hours: 35 hours per week, this will include alternate weekend shifts.
Please note this is a 6 month fixed-term contract.
The Role of a Head of Care:
* Oversee the health and social care needs of residents, enabling quality of life through high quality service provision, outstanding person centred care, exceptional customer service and meaningful activity.
* Provide effective leadership to the Care Team Leaders and Care Assistants in the unit so that they are capable, engaged and fully equipped to provide a personal and professional service to residents.
* Implement and oversee a robust quality monitoring and audit process, ensuring compliance with CQC.
* Ensure the completion of assessments, development of personalised care plans and reviews, to support our residents in all aspects of daily living, promoting independence and improving a sense of wellbeing.
* Instil the principles of dignity and respect, safeguarding residents as the lead advocate for outstanding care and support at every stage.
* Ensure outstanding care delivery, based on the assessment of care needs in consultation with residents, their relatives and the care team.
* Ensure the correct and accurate administration and ordering of medication.
* Develop networks and build relationships both internally and externally with relatives, volunteers, the local community and key stakeholders to promote and raise awareness of the service.
* Responsible for the provision of support with the care team, in the delivery of outstanding care.
About You:
* Minimum of Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent or a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role at management or senior level within a registered service.
* Strong working knowledge of the Heath and Social Care Act 2009 (regulated activities), CQC Registration Regulations 2009, Care Act 2014/2015.
* Ability to undertake day to day running of the home under the direction of the Deputy Manager and Home Manager.
* Be prepared to complete assessments during flexible hours, if necessary - day and night, to meet the safe needs of the business
* Passionate about delivering high quality care for older people.
* Good with information technology; you’ll need to use IT systems, e-mail and text.
* Strong influencing and professional relationship building skills; ability to facilitate meetings or support groups.
* Strong people leadership and management skills, able to get the best out of teams.
* Experience in managing staffing budgets.
What Abbeyfield Offer You:
At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:
* Generous paid leave, including bank/public holidays
* Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
* Life Assurance
* Pay progression within role
* Learning and career development opportunities
* Company pension
* Discounted gym membership
* Shop and save vouchers
* Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts.
If you would like to be considered for the role of Head of Care at Westall House, click apply today! We would love to hear from you.
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* Job Family Care, Activities & Care Compliance
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