Care Home Manager

Overview

Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with occasional out of hours work and occasional weekends/evenings. Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, supporting older people for over 120 years. Redcotis is a residential care home on the outskirts of Haslemere, Surrey, focusing on helping older people live fulfilled lives whether through longer residential stays or short-term respite.Responsibilities

Work alongside the management team and be responsible for the day-to-day running of the care homeProvide leadership and line management to the care home teamDrive continuous improvement through effective monitoring and proactive managementDeliver financial sustainability for the homeEnsure residents receive safe, effective and personalised care that enables them to live fulfilling livesLead a culture of collaboration and openness and embed safeguarding and best practice across the homeMeet all regulatory requirements and uphold the charity’s values of respect, equality, diversity and inclusionChampion staff wellbeing and ensure it runs through everything the home doesTo be successful you’ll need to have

NVQ 4 or 5 / QCF 5 in Health and Social Care or working towardsExperience complying with care and other regulatory frameworksAbility to communicate and liaise with representatives of health and social care organisations and local/national government bodiesGood performance management and reporting skillsExcellent care provision experience (care homes with and without nursing, care for people living with dementia, etc.)Good communication skills — verbal, written, listening and questioningStrong understanding of adult safeguarding and related issuesKnowledge of HR policies and processesStrong understanding of Health and Social Care Act and CQC regulationsUnderstanding of the principles of person-centred care and conditions affecting people in later life, including dementiaSafeguarding and Equality

Keeping everyone safe is a core value. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures and must report suspected abuse. The role requires an enhanced DBS check with barred lists; an offer of employment depends on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record does not necessarily bar employment, depending on circumstances. We strive for equality and an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and differences are celebrated. We currently do not provide sponsorship, but welcome applications from those who have a right to work in the UK.Benefits

Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from usGenerous annual leaveWellbeing support through initiatives including an employee assistance programmeLearning, development, and progression opportunitiesMonthly prize draw with 3 prizesRetail discount schemesAffordably priced loans and access to salary advancesHealth cash plans for you and your familyCycle to work schemeLong service awardsRefer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonusFree DBS ..... full job details .....