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Area Manager - Scottish Region
Description: Regional Manager for Scottish homes
Closing date: 10 May 2013
Region: Scottish and Northern Region (Someone who lives in Scotland)
Role
We are currently looking for an exceptional candidate to take up the role of Regional Manager for the Scottish and Northern Region. This geographical patch may change.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational performance of all services within their region including supporting the Home Managers to ensure regulatory compliance, delivering excellent standards of service delivery and meeting financial and business growth targets.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual with Home Manager who is able to demonstrate a track record of managing service/s which delivers excellent care and which meets budgetary/financial expectations.
Candidates must be located or willing to locate to the Scotland/North also hold a full UK driving licence and be happy to travel across their region.
In return you will be part of a growing group which operates across the UK, we will support you to develop your career in care and offer an excellent salary package.
The closing date
By 4.00pm 10 May 2013.
How to apply
Complete application form attaching an up to date cv with a covering letter to Baljit Phamber. This can be done either by email or hard copy. You can request a application form either by email hr@advinia.co.uk or via telephone on 020 8371 7810.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me.
Date Posted: 25/04/13
Closing Date: 10/05/13
Salary/Hourly Rate:
Bank Staff - Day and Night - The Manor
Description: Description Location: London
Type: Residential/Nursing
Hours:Parttime(Night and Day)
You will need to have proven experience in a Care Home environment and be fully qualified. Able to deliver a high level of care in all aspects of the residents needs. You will be responsible for running night shifts, caring for service users, administering medication and liaising with mutli disciplinary teams and reporting to the home manager. Experience in Dementia Care would be an advantage.
Satisfactory Police Checks and references will be required before commencement of employment.
Please email CV to the home manager on manager.manor@advinia.co.uk or you can ring directly on 0208 539 2011
Date Posted: 15/03/13
Closing Date: 17/05/13
Salary/Hourly Rate: TBC
Care Assistant - Pitmurchie House
Description: Home: Pitmurchie House
Location: Banchory, Scotland
Type: Nursing
Purpose
To plan, implement and supervise the provision of quality care, in conjunction with residents. To ensure residents retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the home. To maintain a safe and secure environment for Clients, Staff Members and Visitors.
Main Duties
Care:
Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
Support training and supervision of junior and new staff members in all aspects of their work in the home, under the supervision of senior staff members.
Assist residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring residents retain their comfort and dignity.
Pay particular attention to assisting residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
Closely monitor residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
Assist in the promotion of continence.
Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
Complete, observe and review care planning needs for residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the home.
Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
Report on well-being of residents and liaise with GPs and support managers etc.
Carry out regular checks on residents at intervals determined by senior staff members.
Make visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.
Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the home’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the home’s resources are used appropriately.
Clean and maintain equipment used by residents / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
If applicable, care for residents’ clothing and rooms as named, and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.
Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
Assist residents who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc). Assist with serving of food / drinks as requested / required. Wash up as requested / required.
Escort residents travelling to and from the home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.
Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with residents personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with residents.
Care of residents (where applicable):
Ensure all holistic assessments are carried out when residents are admitted to the home e.g. covering nutritional and incontinence issues, risk assessment etc.
Communication:
Participate in Staff and Client meetings as and when required.
Training and Development:
Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
Participate in relevant N/SVQ training to achieve required qualifications.
Health & Safety:
Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
Promote safe working practice within the home.
General:
Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Home.
Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
Ensure the security of the home is maintained at all times.
Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Required:
Genuine interest in and experience of working with, the relevant Client group
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Team player
Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
Desired:
N/SVQ Level 2 in Care
Previous supervisory experience
Experience / Qualification in the Safe Handling of Medicines
For more information about the role contact Lynn Bennett on 07795 572 850.
Date Posted: 18/10/12
Closing Date: 05/04/13
Salary/Hourly Rate:
Care Assistant - Woodstock
Description: Home: Woodstock Care Home
Location: Dereham, Nofolk
Type: Residential
Care:
Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
Assist residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring residents retain their comfort and dignity.
Pay particular attention to assisting residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
Closely monitor residents who may be confused and / or who have behavioural problems.
Assist in the promotion of continence.
Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
Observe care planning needs for residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the home.
Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well-being of residents.
Carry out regular checks on residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.
Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the home’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the home’s resources are used appropriately.
Clean and maintain equipment used by residents / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
If applicable, care for residents’ clothing and rooms as named, and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.
Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
Assist residents who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc). Assist with serving of food / drinks as requested / required. Wash up as requested / required.
Escort residents travelling to and from the home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.
Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with residents' personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with residents.
Communication:
Participate in Staff and Client meetings as and when required.
Training & Development:
Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
Participate in relevant N/SVQ training to achieve required qualifications.
Health & Safety:
Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
Promote safe working practice within the Care Centre.
General:
Promote and ensure the good reputation of the home.
Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
Ensure the security of the home is maintained at all times
Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined time scales.
Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Required:
Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Team player
Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)
Desired:
Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved / working towards)
Experience of working with the relevant Client group
For more information and application form contact Home Manager at Woodstock on 01362 860861.
Date Posted: 23/10/12
Closing Date: 29/03/13
Salary/Hourly Rate:
Cook - Woodstock
Description: Home: Woodstock Care Home
Location: Dereham, Nofolk
Type: Residential
Purpose
To organise and control the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with EHO regulations.
Main Duties
Food Preparation:
Prepare, cook and serve hot and cold meals, as and when required.
Provide for special dietary requirements where necessary, and take into account the preferences of individual Clients.
Communication:
Liaise with the Home Manager when planning / costing menus in order to provide a balanced nutritious diet, making the best use of available fresh foods.
Arrange / participate in Staff and Client meetings as required.
Budgetary / Financial Control:
Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer / fridge temperatures.
Ensure stock rotation. Order stocks and check deliveries, and check and value stocks as required by the Home Manager.
Training & Development:
Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
Health & Safety:
Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively.
Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.
Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Centre’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre.
General:
Promote a positive personal / professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the Care Centre at all times.
Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times
Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Required:
Basic Food / Hygiene Certificate
Good communication skills
Team player
Ability to work on own initiative
Desired:
Experience of Food Preparation for the relevant Client group
For more information and application form contact Home Manager at Woodstock on 01362 860861.
Date Posted: 23/10/12
Closing Date: 29/03/13
Salary/Hourly Rate:
Home Manager - Madeira - Louth
Description: Location:Louth, Lincolnshire
Type: Residential
Main Duties
To be responsible for the effective management and administration of the Home, in accordance with the Proprietors’ Policies and Legislative Requirements to agreed budgets and to provide a caring environment that meets the individual needs of the Residents. The Home Manager is responsible for every member of staff whilst on duty and every person whilst performing works or services within the Home and is professionally accountable and responsible for the standard of care provided.
Key Responsibilities
To be registered with CQC as the “Registered Manager” and fulfil all responsibilities commensurate with the position.
To run a high quality registered home, providing an innovative, active, and progressive care service, utilising best practice guidelines whenever possible, while ensuring Residents safety and welfare one of paramount importance at all times.
Main Duties
Residents
To ensure all residents have an equal opportunity to enjoy a friendly, homely atmosphere within the home.
To provide an individual planned programme of care, recorded and reviewed at regular intervals.
To introduce and maintain standards of care to meet the total needs of each resident in accordance with the residents assessed needs.
To be responsible for ensuring residents needs and dependency are subject to ongoing assessment.
To ensure the health and safety of residents and staff at all times.
To ensure residents maintain close links with the community through their relatives, friends, volunteers, clubs, and other organisations.
To provide activities, in-house entertainment and outings external / visits as appropriate.
Liaison with other agencies, for example Local Authorities, PCT’s, LHB’s, CQC/SCC, medical practitioners, hospitals, dentists, district nurse, chiropodist, physiotherapy, etc.
Develop and implement a Quality Assurance system to ensure all aspects of the home are audited and monitored on a monthly basis.
Other Duties
Participate in the out of hours, on call roster;
Implement the Company’s equal opportunities policies as an integral part of all duties and observe the letter and the spirit of the policy at all times;
Undertake any other reasonable requests from your line manager.
Communication
To ensure that there is clear communication on all matters that relate to the provision of the service in order to establish and preserve the good name of the home, the health & safety of staff and residents, and to create an atmosphere of trust and accountability;
To ensure that each person living at the home receives all the information that they require about the service and about their care in a way that they can understand;
Where appropriate to keep the relatives or carers of residents informed and involved with the service, with consideration for residents wishes and requests at all times.
To make sure that all staff understand their role and how to carry it out;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons who came into contact with the service.
Care
Ensure that each resident is treated individually and with respect;
Ensure that residents are fully involved in the running of the home and the / provision of the care;
Ensure that each resident's needs are regularly and thoroughly assessed and that that the assessments are used to devise the goals that they want to reach and a plan for the way in which they achieve these;
Co-ordinate the multi-disciplinary team in the management of the service;
Ensure that evidence based and best practice guidelines underpin the care given in the Home.
Training
To assist with training needs of all staff as needed.
To help identify staff training needs.
To ensure staff are available to attend training courses.
To ensure all staff receive statutory and mandatory training and updates in a timely manner.
Building / Maintenance
Ensure high standards of hygiene throughout the building.
Ensure small repairs are carried out quickly.
Advise senior management of necessary repairs promptly.
Offer suggestions for improvement including design, adaptation, decorations, furniture and equipment.
Security of building.
Administration
Returns for proprietors.
Keeping an up-to-date inventory and stock control.
Ensure budget is adhered to (cost effective management).
Knowledge and implementation of Health & Safety at Work Act.
Ordering the cleaning materials and monitoring standards.
Operation and control of petty cash.
Ensuring that the Company policy in the handling of residents’ personal and financial affairs is adhered to.
Safe keeping of Residents’ cash/valuables as per conditions of Company’s Contract of Admission.
Staff Management
Ensure that appropriate staff are recruited, retained, motivated and deploy the staff resource to provide an appropriate service to residents within the budget for staffing;
Ensure that appropriate training, individual management and supervision and team development are provided to enhance the service to residents at the home.
Facilities Management/ Building Maintenance
To ensure that there is a good quality environment for residents to live in and staff to work in.
Ensure the buildings, fixtures and fittings are properly maintained.
Ensure buildings and practices meet all legislative requirements including Health and Safety Legislation.
Maximise and maintain income.
Finance
Ensure proper management of all finances available to the home.
Work jointly with the residents, staff, administrator and service purchases and other managers to devise and negotiate the next year’s budget or expenditure.
To develop and implement appropriate finance systems and controls.
To effectively manage the home so the finance viability is maintained.
To prepare one year and five year business plans for submission to the board.
To assist in review’s of operational and other expenditure to budget.
Monitor Care Centres income and expenditure through monthly management accounts.
Contract Management
Assist with the monitoring of all contracts at the homes as required by the Financial Controller for example, hairdresser, maintenance of the building, recreational activities, etc.
Prepare and present reports to Purchasing Officers, Social Services for contract review meetings.
This job description outlines only the main areas of responsibility, which may change as the post develops. The post holder may also be required to undertake any other duties requested by the Operations Manager North.
The job description will be evaluated and amended as necessary as part of the Annual Performance Development Review (PDR).
All enquiries regarding the home,please contact Lynn Bennett on 07795 572 850 operationsmanager.north@advinia.co.uk.
To apply with CV,please contact Baljit Phamber (HR) on 0208 371 7810 hr@advinia.co.uk
Date Posted: 22/03/13
Closing Date: 26/04/13
Salary/Hourly Rate: TBC
Home Manager - Roberttown
Description: Location: Yorkshire
Closing date: 14 June 2013
Main Duties
To be responsible for the effective management and administration of the Home, in accordance with the Proprietors’ Policies and Legislative Requirements to agreed budgets and to provide a caring environment that meets the individual needs of the Residents. The Home Manager is responsible for every member of staff whilst on duty and every person whilst performing works or services within the Home and is professionally accountable and responsible for the standard of care provided.
Key Responsibilities
To be registered with CQC / SCSWIS as the “Registered Manager” and fulfil all responsibilities commensurate with the position.
To run a high quality registered home, providing an innovative, active, and progressive care service, utilising best practice guidelines whenever possible, while ensuring Residents safety and welfare one of paramount importance at all times.
Main Duties
Residents
To ensure all residents have an equal opportunity to enjoy a friendly, homely atmosphere within the home.
To provide an individual planned programme of care, recorded and reviewed at regular intervals.
To introduce and maintain standards of care to meet the total needs of each resident in accordance with the residents assessed needs.
To be responsible for ensuring residents needs and dependency are subject to ongoing assessment.
To ensure the health and safety of residents and staff at all times.
To ensure residents maintain close links with the community through their relatives, friends, volunteers, clubs, and other organisations.
To provide activities, in-house entertainment and outings external / visits as appropriate.
Liaison with other agencies, for example Local Authorities, PCT’s, LHB’s, CQC/SCC, medical practitioners, hospitals, dentists, district nurse, chiropodist, physiotherapy, etc.
Develop and implement a Quality Assurance system to ensure all aspects of the home are audited and monitored on a monthly basis.
Other Duties
Participate in the out of hours, on call roster;
Implement the Company’s equal opportunities policies as an integral part of all duties and observe the letter and the spirit of the policy at all times;
Undertake any other reasonable requests from your line manager.
Communication
To ensure that there is clear communication on all matters that relate to the provision of the service in order to establish and preserve the good name of the home, the health & safety of staff and residents, and to create an atmosphere of trust and accountability;
To ensure that each person living at the home receives all the information that they require about the service and about their care in a way that they can understand;
Where appropriate to keep the relatives or carers of residents informed and involved with the service, with consideration for residents wishes and requests at all times.
To make sure that all staff understand their role and how to carry it out;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons who came into contact with the service.
Care
Ensure that each resident is treated individually and with respect;
Ensure that residents are fully involved in the running of the home and the / provision of the care;
Ensure that each resident's needs are regularly and thoroughly assessed and that that the assessments are used to devise the goals that they want to reach and a plan for the way in which they achieve these;
Co-ordinate the multi-disciplinary team in the management of the service;
Ensure that evidence based and best practice guidelines underpin the care given in the Home.
Training
To assist with training needs of all staff as needed.
To help identify staff training needs.
To ensure staff are available to attend training courses.
To ensure all staff receive statutory and mandatory training and updates in a timely manner.
Building / Maintenance
Ensure high standards of hygiene throughout the building.
Ensure small repairs are carried out quickly.
Advise senior management of necessary repairs promptly.
Offer suggestions for improvement including design, adaptation, decorations, furniture and equipment.
Security of building.
Administration
Returns for proprietors.
Keeping an up-to-date inventory and stock control.
Ensure budget is adhered to (cost effective management).
Knowledge and implementation of Health & Safety at Work Act.
Ordering the cleaning materials and monitoring standards.
Operation and control of petty cash.
Ensuring that the Company policy in the handling of residents’ personal and financial affairs is adhered to.
Safe keeping of Residents’ cash/valuables as per conditions of Company’s Contract of Admission.
Staff Management
Ensure that appropriate staff are recruited, retained, motivated and deploy the staff resource to provide an appropriate service to residents within the budget for staffing;
Ensure that appropriate training, individual management and supervision and team development are provided to enhance the service to residents at the home.
Facilities Management/ Building Maintenance
To ensure that there is a good quality environment for residents to live in and staff to work in.
Ensure the buildings, fixtures and fittings are properly maintained.
Ensure buildings and practices meet all legislative requirements including Health and Safety Legislation.
Maximise and maintain income.
Finance
Ensure proper management of all finances available to the home.
Work jointly with the residents, staff, administrator and service purchases and other managers to devise and negotiate the next year’s budget or expenditure.
To develop and implement appropriate finance systems and controls.
To effectively manage the home so the finance viability is maintained.
To prepare one year and five year business plans for submission to the board.
To assist in review’s of operational and other expenditure to budget.
Monitor Care Centres income and expenditure through monthly management accounts.
Contract Management
Assist with the monitoring of all contracts at the homes as required by the Financial Controller for example, hairdresser, maintenance of the building, recreational activities, etc.
Prepare and present reports to Purchasing Officers, Social Services for contract review meetings.
The closing date: By 4.00pm 14 June 2013.
How to apply:
Complete application form attaching an up to date cv with a covering letter to Baljit Phamber. This can be done either by email or hard copy. You can request a application form either by email hr@advinia.co.uk or via telephone on 020 8371 7810.
Date Posted: 15/05/13
Closing Date: 14/06/13
Salary/Hourly Rate:
Home Manager - The Priory
Description: Location: Romford, Essex
Type: Residential
Main Duties
To be responsible for the effective management and administration of the Home, in accordance with the Proprietors’ Policies and Legislative Requirements to agreed budgets and to provide a caring environment that meets the individual needs of the Residents. The Home Manager is responsible for every member of staff whilst on duty and every person whilst performing works or services within the Home and is professionally accountable and responsible for the standard of care provided.
Key Responsibilities
To be registered with CQC as the “Registered Manager” and fulfil all responsibilities commensurate with the position.
To run a high quality registered home, providing an innovative, active, and progressive care service, utilising best practice guidelines whenever possible, while ensuring Residents safety and welfare one of paramount importance at all times.
Main Duties
Residents
To ensure all residents have an equal opportunity to enjoy a friendly, homely atmosphere within the home.
To provide an individual planned programme of care, recorded and reviewed at regular intervals.
To introduce and maintain standards of care to meet the total needs of each resident in accordance with the residents assessed needs.
To be responsible for ensuring residents needs and dependency are subject to ongoing assessment.
To ensure the health and safety of residents and staff at all times.
To ensure residents maintain close links with the community through their relatives, friends, volunteers, clubs, and other organisations.
To provide activities, in-house entertainment and outings external/visits as appropriate.
Liaison with other agencies, for example Local Authorities, PCT’s, LHB’s, CQC/SCC, medical practitioners, hospitals, dentists, district nurse, chiropodist, physiotherapy, etc.
Develop and implement a Quality Assurance system to ensure all aspects of the home are audited and monitored on a monthly basis.
Other Duties
Participate in the out of hours, on call roster;
Implement the Company’s equal opportunities policies as an integral part of all duties and observe the letter and the spirit of the policy at all times;
Undertake any other reasonable requests from your line manager.
Communication
To ensure that there is clear communication on all matters that relate to the provision of the service in order to establish and preserve the good name of the home, the health & safety of staff and residents, and to create an atmosphere of trust and accountability;
To ensure that each person living at the home receives all the information that they require about the service and about their care in a way that they can understand;
Where appropriate to keep the relatives or carers of residents informed and involved with the service, with consideration for residents wishes and requests at all times.
To make sure that all staff understand their role and how to carry it out;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons who came into contact with the service.
Care
Ensure that each resident is treated individually and with respect;
Ensure that residents are fully involved in the running of the home and the provision of the care;
Ensure that each resident's needs are regularly and thoroughly assessed and that that the assessments are used to devise the goals that they want to reach and a plan for the way in which they achieve these;
Co-ordinate the multi-disciplinary team in the management of the service;
Ensure that evidence based and best practice guidelines underpin the care given in the Home.
Training
To assist with training needs of all staff as needed.
To help identify staff training needs.
To ensure staff are available to attend training courses.
To ensure all staff receive statutory and mandatory training and updates in a timely manner.
Building / Maintenance
Ensure high standards of hygiene throughout the building.
Ensure small repairs are carried out quickly.
Advise senior management of necessary repairs promptly.
Offer suggestions for improvement including design, adaptation, decorations, furniture and equipment.
Security of building.
Administration
Returns for proprietors.
Keeping an up-to-date inventory and stock control.
Ensure budget is adhered to (cost effective management).
Knowledge and implementation of Health & Safety at Work Act.
Ordering the cleaning materials and monitoring standards.
Operation and control of petty cash.
Ensuring that the Company policy in the handling of residents’ personal and financial affairs is adhered to.
Safe keeping of Residents’ cash/valuables as per conditions of Company’s Contract of Admission.
Staff Management
Ensure that appropriate staff are recruited, retained, motivated and deploy the staff resource to provide an appropriate service to residents within the budget for staffing;
Ensure that appropriate training, individual management and supervision and team development are provided to enhance the service to residents at the home.
Facilities Management/ Building Maintenance
To ensure that there is a good quality environment for residents to live in and staff to work in.
Ensure the buildings, fixtures and fittings are properly maintained.
Ensure buildings and practices meet all legislative requirements including Health and Safety Legislation.
Maximise and maintain income.
Finance
Ensure proper management of all finances available to the home.
Work jointly with the residents, staff, administrator and service purchases and other managers to devise and negotiate the next year’s budget or expenditure.
To develop and implement appropriate finance systems and controls.
To effectively manage the home so the finance viability is maintained.
To prepare one year and five year business plans for submission to the board.
To assist in review’s of operational and other expenditure to budget.
Monitor Care Centres income and expenditure through monthly management accounts.
Contract Management
Assist with the monitoring of all contracts at the homes as required by the Financial Controller for example, hairdresser, maintenance of the building, recreational activities, etc.
Prepare and present reports to Purchasing Officers, Social Services for contract review meetings.
This job description outlines only the main areas of responsibility, which may change as the post develops. The post holder may also be required to undertake any other duties requested by the Operations Manager – South
The job description will be evaluated and amended as necessary as part of the Annual Performance Development Review (PDR).
To apply, contact Baljit Phamber (HR) on 0208 371 7810.
Date Posted: 15/04/13
Closing Date: 29/04/13
Salary/Hourly Rate:
Night Nurse with Bank Hours - Barrock Court
Description: Qualified Nurse (RGN) - Barrock Court
Description Location: Cumbria
Type: Residential/Nursing
Hours:Parttime(Night)and Bank
You will need to have proven experience in a Care Home environment and be fully qualified. Able to deliver a high level of care in all aspects of the residents needs. You will be responsible for running night shifts, caring for service users, administering medication and liaising with mutidisciplinary teams and reporting to the home manager. Experience in Dementia Care would be an advantage.
Satisfactory Police Checks and references will be required before commencement of employment.
Please email CV to Daniel Cleough manager.barrockcourt@advinia.co.uk or you can ring Daniel direct on 01697 473765.
Date Posted: 08/01/13
Closing Date: 28/02/13
Salary/Hourly Rate: £11.70 per hour
