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From £35,500 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Permanent. Full time, 40 hours per week with some weekends, on rotation, as Duty Manager for the village
We make health happen
At Bupa, we provide support when it's needed most, and our Richmond Villages Cheltenham offers luxury retirement living, an aspirational lifestyle for our residents, and our top-tier accommodation is matched by superior service. We provide person-centred care that supports independence and respects individual choice, enabling our residents to lead their best lives. We take pride in our carehome.co.uk review score of 9.9 out of 10.
Our Domiciliary Care Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and quality of life for our residents. You will oversee the delivery of personalized care services in our Assisted Living and 55 Independent Living apartments. Managing a dedicated team of caregivers and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your leadership and expertise are vital in creating a supportive and nurturing environment, fostering independence and dignity for all residents. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to lead and inspire a team committed to exceptional care.
You’ll help us make health happen by:
1. Gaining and managing CQC registration for the Registered Manager’s role for the domiciliary care agency within the retirement village
2. Planning and providing a high standard of care for residents based on the assessment of their needs, ensuring you consult with the resident, their relatives, and the care team
3. Managing and leading senior care assistants with the daily allocation of visits to clients
4. Leading the ongoing assessment, planning, and evaluation of care for residents including designation of tasks to Care Assistants
5. Training new staff, inductions, audits, reviewing care practice within the Village and other duties as required
6. Liaising with the General Practitioner, Chiropodist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, and other health professionals
7. Reviewing stock levels of nursing supplies and submitting replenishment orders
8. Updating Medication Administration Record sheets and managing medications distributed to residents
9. Reporting any significant changes in the health of residents to the Village Manager and keeping the next of kin informed
10. Assisting residents with the ordering and administration of their medicines as appropriate
11. Answering the emergency call system for the independent, assisted, and supported living residents
12. Assisting residents who need help with the activities of daily living, including dressing and washing, and supporting residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
You hold a (or willing to work towards) Level 5 Diploma in leadership management in adult care (or equivalent) and have previous experience working in a care environment, ideally with a strong clinical background. Previous experience managing a team and any further health and social care or relevant management qualifications would be advantageous. An excellent communicator with strong organization skills and an ability to use Microsoft Office, in particular Word, Excel, and Email. You’re sensitive to the needs of others with an ability to implement action plans and address needs. Leading by example, you’ll work well as part of a team, sharing best practices to help deliver outstanding care to our residents. A registered manager's award or equivalent is desirable but not essential.
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
1. My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support – all available from one phone number 24/7.
2. Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
3. Free meal with every shift.
4. 28 days holiday.
5. Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays, and money!
6. Interest-free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
7. Wagestream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
8. Competitive Pension plans and Parental leave options as well as access to unique products such as our Menopause plan.
9. My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content, and information to support you with your wellbeing.
10. We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring, and responsible in everything we do.
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