Care Home Manager

Responsibilities

General running of the home:

• Play a leading part in ensuring the ongoing financial viability of the service, working with the corporate finance team, providing an excellent care service whilst working within internal budgets.
• Actively contribute to filling any vacancies that may occur at the home thus ensuring sustainability of the service. Take part in assessments following referrals and any marketing exercises as required.
• Take overall responsibility for the cleanliness standards; general health and safety; ensuring regular maintenance checks are carried out and any problems rectified, decorating is carried out as required and any adaptations necessary are made.

Qualifications

• QCF L5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care Services or equivalent qualification as recognised by Social Care Wales to meet the standard required to register as a care home manager.
• Appropriate training with regard to children’s care services.

Experience

• Proven management experience within a relevant care setting. (Manager / Deputy Manager / Senior Team Leader)
• Proven experience of working with people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, and/or mental health problems. Including individuals who are under the age of 18.
• Experience of dealing with health care professionals and external agencies.

Knowledge/Skills

• Basic knowledge of regulations and regulatory system. (RISCA, Social Care Act))
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate with individuals, staff and stakeholders confidently.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, DOLS, Safeguarding, and other relevant legislation.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to use own initiative.
• Demonstrable motivational, mentoring and leadership skills.
• Good IT skills, able to use all basic programmes – outlook, excel, word.

Other Factors

• Physically fit to meet demands of the post
• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Ability to take responsibility for problems and accountability for actions.