Registered Care Home Manager
Service: The Chestnuts Care Home - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Hours: 38 Hours Per week
Salary: £55,000 PA
Do you want to make a positive difference to people’s lives, enabling them to gain greater independence and improve their well-being? If the answer is yes, read on!
Who are Ambient Support?
Ambient Support is a registered UK charity with over 25 years’ experience in providing care and support services for older people, people with mental health needs, and people with learning disabilities.
Our residential care home, The Chestnuts, is a community-based home for older people in Aylesbury. We provide care and support to 64 residents, including up to 48 residents with specific dementia care needs. This is a welcoming home-from-home environment offering regular activities and organized events. The gardens at The Chestnuts are attractive and fully wheelchair accessible for residents and visitors alike.
Key Responsibilities of the Registered Home Manager:
* Operational Leadership: You will be the cornerstone of our home's daily operations, ensuring that all activities adhere to both the Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines and the quality standards set by Ambient Support.
* Customized Care Planning: You will meticulously plan and tailor care delivery to meet the unique needs of each resident, ensuring that their health and well-being are prioritized.
* Cultural Sensitivity: It is essential that you respect and honor the diverse values, beliefs, and cultures of our residents.
* Issue Resolution: With your excellent communication skills, you will handle concerns, complaints, and requests with sensitivity and efficiency.
* Risk Management: Your expertise will be crucial in assessing and mitigating risks to maintain the safety and security of all residents.
* Staff Accountability: You will be responsible for the recruitment, management, and professional development of all staff members.
* Marketing and Development: You will strategize on promoting and filling private bed vacancies in our home.
* Collaboration: You will establish and maintain strong communication channels with the landlord and the Local County Council.
* Flexible Availability: This role requires you to work flexibly to meet the needs of the individuals we support.
* Advocacy for Equal Opportunities: You will actively promote and adhere to Equal Opportunities legislation.
* Participation in Initiatives: Additionally, you will contribute to various working groups and meetings.
Essential Skills, Experience and Personal Attributes:
* A robust foundation of caregiving skills specifically tailored for older adults in residential settings.
* Outstanding communication abilities, both verbal and written.
* Proficiency in IT applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic care management systems.
* A solid understanding of budget management and handling petty cash.
* An ability to create, monitor, and analyze staffing schedules and care documentation effectively.
* Awareness of discrimination issues faced by various minority groups.
* Knowledge of age-related health conditions, particularly dementia.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills.
* A keen eye for detail in observational and assessment practices.
* A Registered Managers qualification and an NVQ Level 4, or the ambition to work toward achieving an NVQ Level 5.
Becoming part of the Ambient family brings benefits too!
* Paid holiday of 29 days holiday, excluding bank holidays
* Occupational sick pay
* Flexible working, enabling work-life balance.
* Training and development
* ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme.
* ‘Season Ticket’ scheme.
* Membership of Health Service Discounts scheme
* Free access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to step into a leadership role that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others. If you are passionate about care and have the necessary skills and drive, I encourage you to apply.
We positively welcome diversity of background, ethnicity, skills, talents, and contributions from everyone.
We are committed to Safeguarding. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.
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