Deputy Manager and Head of Care – Fornham House Fornham House is a residential care home located in Fornham St Martin. It is the largest home within Healthcare Homes Group with 73 residential beds. Following a restructure of the senior staffing we are now looking to recruit to the following positions. Head of Care Reporting directly to the registered manager you will be required to support the home with staff management including coaching, leading and developing employees. Key responsibilities Plan, implement and evaluate appropriate care for residents. Provide support and professional supervision to care staff as appropriate. Daily supervision of all staff to ensure the delivery of excellent care. Ensure the home meets the requirements of the care standards. Reviewing staff levels and ensure these meet the requirements. Participate in recruitment process as necesssary Take an active role in the induction and training of staff. Deputy Manager You will support the overall management within the home, whilst also promoting and maintaining the highest quality of service for our residents through development of person centred care plans and acting as manager in the absence of the registered manager. Key responsibilities Support with the general management of the home. Be responsible for care planning, monitoring and reviewing arrangements. Administer and order medicines as required by the home in accordance with the homes’ policies and procedures. Ensure effective communication with relatives and other healthcare professionals. Ensure confidentiality regarding all aspects of care and management of the home is maintained. Have a good understanding of the regulatory framework. The following will apply for both positions; Skills and experience Understand care planning processes and have experience of writing care plans. Experience of working within the elderly care environment. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Ability to lead, coach and develop staff. A proven ability to work as part of a team. Self-motivated and flexible. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Ability to contribute to, monitor and implement changes that improve service delivery and outcomes for residents. Qualifications Level 3 certificate or diploma in care management is desirable along with level 5 end of life. Full driving licence and access to vehicle Job roles Both roles are 36 hours per week to include alternative weekend working as supernumerary and shifts as required with some other supernumery hours included. Company information Healthcare Homes provides care and support appropriate to the needs of each individual, in a friendly, warm and supportive atmosphere. We are a provider of care homes and homecare, exclusively in East Anglia, offering a uniquely different choice for the elderly. Please call Heather Choat on 01284 768327 for more information confirming which position to which you would like to be considered for. All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Healthcare Homes is an equal opportunities employer and regulated by CQC.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 13:03:45 +0000
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