Leicestershire County Care Ltd has been successfully running Residential Care Homes within the Midlands area for over 12 years. The foundation of this company is built on providing a safe and homely atmosphere where residents have the ability to live their lives in a nourishing and supportive environment which promotes their independence.
We are currently seeking a Care Home Manager for Huntingdon Court, Care Home. The home caters for residential, respite and dementia care.
The ideal applicant should have or be working towards NVQ Level 5 and have considerable experience at senior level of running and managing a care home, minimum 2+ years. On occasion, you may be required in the home at short notice, therefore, applicants need to live in the local area.
Daily duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for care of staff and residents and ensuring communication with Head Office/Directors
- Responsible for achieving agreed objectives, maintaining standards and adhering to set policies and procedures, CQC; KLOE's
- Monitor all duty rotas and the internal rotation of staff ensuring that they are managed within the allocated manpower and skill mix
- Assist in staff training including inductions and deliver training sessions where appropriate in conjunction with the Training Coordinator
- Monitoring services provided to the Home and addressing any shortfalls
- Responsible for the coordination of effective liaison with the Multi-Disciplinary Team, HR.
- Extensive knowledge regarding care reviews, referrals and assessments of residents and the planning of discharge
- Being aware of policies as set by Leicestershire County Care Ltd
- Knowledge of regulations, laws and policies of agencies such as Registration, Environmental Health etc.
Skills/Requirements:
- NVQ Level 4/5 or equivalent
- Minimum of 2+ years in care home management
- First Aid
- Good numeric and literacy skills
- Caring attitude
- Good communication skills
- A strong team worker
- Supportive and patient
- Reliable and punctual
- Driving Licence
What can we offer you?
- Ongoing training
- Reliable contracted hours
- Holiday pay is included
- National Employment Saving Trust pension scheme.
Salary is negotiable, dependant on experience.
40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday flexible.