Residential Care Home Manager

Winlight Recruitment are looking for Residential Care Home Managers or Deputy Managers with experience to work with Elderly service users in Waltham Forest. Your main roles will include: * Operations Management: The care home manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the residential facility. This includes managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies, and maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for residents. * Staff Management: The manager is in charge of recruiting, training, and supervising care home staff, including care assistants, nurses, and administrative personnel. They ensure adequate staffing levels, facilitate team communication, and address any performance or disciplinary issues. * Care Planning and Coordination: Care home managers work closely with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans. They coordinate and monitor the implementation of these plans, ensuring that residents receive appropriate medical, social, and emotional support. * Health and Safety: Managers are responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy environment within the care home. This involves implementing and reviewing health and safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulations related to infection control, medication management, and emergency procedures. * Financial Management: Care home managers are involved in budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation. They manage expenses, monitor income streams, and ensure the effective and efficient use of financial resources while maintaining quality care. * Resident Advocacy: Managers act as advocates for the residents, ensuring their rights, dignity, and privacy are respected. They listen to residents' concerns, address complaints, and provide support to enhance their quality of life. * Quality Assurance: Care home managers play a crucial role in maintaining and improving the quality of care provided. They implement quality assurance processes, conduct audits, and participate in regulatory inspections to ensure compliance with standards and regulations. * Liaison and Networking: Managers establish and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders, such as local authorities, healthcare providers, and community organizations. They collaborate with these entities to enhance the services offered and ensure a holistic approach to resident care. * Record Keeping and Documentation: Care home managers oversee the accurate and comprehensive documentation of residents' records, including care plans, medical histories, and progress notes. They ensure confidentiality, data protection, and adherence to legal requirements. * Continuous Professional Development: As the field of elderly care evolves, care home managers need to stay updated with current practices, policies, and regulations. They engage in professional development activities, attend training sessions, and encourage staff development to maintain high standards of care. You will need to have: * Management Qualifications or experience as a manager in a residential care home setting. Pay: * Offer Competitive Pay Working with Winlight Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including: * Your own dedicated specialist consultant * Access to the widest variety of Social Care and Housing jobs across the UK. * Prompt and Reliable Payroll. * Free Compliance Service