Care Home Manager, Kirkcaldy

Location: Kirkcaldy, KY1 2YG
Position: Permanent Contract
Salary: £40,000.00 - £45,000.00 per annum

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and competent Care Manager who can manage both our 17 bed Residential Care Home and 17 place (Monday to Friday) Day Care service, which are co-located on the same site.

We are seeking a strong and confident people manager but who manages with empathy in a supportive and collaboration manner. The ability to delegate, whilst still providing oversight and support when required to drive quality improvements, team morale and loyalty.


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:


  1. Be the registered manager of both services with the Care Inspectorate
  2. Ensure the home meets all statutory requirements i.e. Adult Support & Protection, Health & Safety/ Fire
  3. Ensure the home & day centre  complies with all Care Inspectorate  and SSSC Codes of Conduct, Requirements and Quality Standards
  4. Develop and maintain a motivated and professional care team who feel supported and valued
  5. Continually strive to improve/enhance the level of care and quality of life of all residents whilst working within the parameters set by the proprietors
  6. Be the first point of contact for complaints and suggestions
  7. Ensure that a robust Quality Assurance System in in place along with associated action plans .
  8. Ensure that at every possible opportunity residents/ resident’s families and staff have an input into the type and level of care provided in the home.
  9. Ensure all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and to the creation of an atmosphere to the best interests of the residents
  10. Assess Social and Health Care needs of new Clients, and maintain ongoing assessments and review of all existing clients.
  11. Practice maximum integrity and professionalism in all dealings with residents, residents families, visitors and outside agencies/regulators at all times.
  12. Undertake direct care to residents as is required. Assist residents in all aspects of their care needs providing supervision and attention where required.
  13. Ensure highest possible standards of nutrition and food hygiene whilst ensuring diets meet clients requirements and specific needs at all times
  14. Ensure policies and procedures are in place to ensure the ongoing safety, and wellbeing of our relevant residents as well as optimising their life outcomes and choices.
  15. Maintain an understanding and awareness of all routines related to Residential Care with all staff at all times
  16. Liase with Senior Carers, Carers, Ancillary Staff and Proprietor to ensure that the highest standard of service and care is provided
  17. Report all major incidents/ accidents to proprietor and relevant agencies
  18. Report all deaths, discharges and new arrivals to Proprietor and relevant agencies immediately.
  19. Maintain an in-depth understanding of the home’s policies and procedures at all times
  20. Regularly review (at least annually) all policies and procedures and make recommendations for change/improvement to the proprietor
  21. Ensure all staff have a knowledge and awareness of the homes policies and procedures and that they regularly read policy and procedure manuals.
  22. Ensure that changes in legislation, Care Standards or Care Inspectorate recommendations/requirements are reflected accurately in the home’s procedures


This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.


SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • SVQ Level 4 in Care (or equivalent qualification)
  • 3 years experience as Manager (or Deputy Manager) in a care environment
  • SSSC registration within 6 months of employment[CM1] [JG2] [JG3] .
  • Team leader with strong people management and motivational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Excellent organisational and project management abilities with ability to prioritse.
  • Experience in leading Quality Assurance programmes
  • Accurate and timely administration skills
  • Genuine interest in working with vulnerable people
  • Full Driving Licence
  • Satisfactory Disclosure Scotland Check
  • 2 satisfactory references (one from last employer)
  • Microsoft Word and Excel skills and experience


Desired

  • Experience in managing residential/nursing care for elderly, learning disabled or in a clinical environment.
  • Experience of managing Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Fire Safety
  • Experience of successfully implementing change
  • Trained Moving & Handling Facilitator


Benefits:

  • Attractive salary, based on experience
  • Company pension scheme with 6% employer contributions
  • 6 weeks holiday per year
  • Free Company Health Cover
  • Flexible working hours


Hours of work:

Hours are nationally 40 hours per week Monday to Friday but there is an expectation that the new Care manager will work the odd weekend and night shift to ensure that high quality care and support is delivered consistently 24/7 across the service