Home Manager

Acorns (Southern) Limited; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 31,512 - 32,656; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Southampton & Hampshire seeks a Home Manager to oversee home operations, support the Registered Manager, and ensure compliance with care standards. The role requires strong leadership skills and a relevant management qualification. The ideal candidate will foster a positive environment for both staff and service users. This is a full-time position with a salary starting from £31,512.

Qualifications

• Experience in a managerial role within social care.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks governing care homes.
• Ability to maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in overseeing home operations.
• Develop effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with care standards and budget management.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Management of employees’ RQF Diploma development

Education

Relevant management qualification

Job description

Location: Southampton & Hampshire
Service: Adult Services
Job Role: Home manager
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Starting from £31,512 – £32,656

Job Purpose:

Supporting and assisting the Registered Manager in the management of each of the service functions within the homes.

To provide a safe, warm, caring and stable environment for our service users. To create a ‘respectful’ culture and ethos within the home in which the needs of the service users are paramount where they are encouraged to develop, mature and achieve their full potential.

Duties & responsibilities

• To deputise for the Registered Manager during their absence, following agreed policies, procedures and management techniques at all times.
• Develop effective working relationships with the Registered Manager.
• Positively and fully support the implementation of the decisions of the Registered Manager. Reconcile differences of approach and opinion with the Registered Manager in private.
• Create and uphold an open, positive and inclusive management culture.
• Participate in the development of the home’s policies.
• Share in the development of strategic plans for the homes.
• Participate in evaluation of the homes against agreed organisational goals, as well as business and quality objectives.
• Minimise legal risks.
• Participate in the maintenance of the home’s management information systems.
• Assist in the formulation and implementation of care policies and procedures. Formulate and implement care policies and procedures.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the standards required by legislation related to the registration of The Homes.
• Act within the home’s budget based on the home’s objectives and within the projected revenue.
• Work in a cost-effective manner.
• Be involved in the design and implementation and maintenance of the home’s quality assurance programme.
• Assist in the design and administration of an evaluation of the care standards and care service provision. Systematically solve day-to-day problematical issues which arise.

Management of human resources

• Deputise for the Registered Manager during their absence, following agreed policies, procedures and management techniques at all times.
• Take the lead responsibility for the promotion and management of employees’ RQF Diploma development.
• Cooperate with the implementation, evaluation, orientation and induction of all new employees.
• Take the lead responsibility for the development of a master-plan rota to comply with statutory requirements and the satisfaction of ongoing service user needs.
• Assist in the implementation and evaluation of the orientation and induction of all new employees.
• Assist individual staff to develop in their role and the level of compliance with agreed standards.
• Promote and implement the home’s policies and procedures.
• Promote the effective resolution of team conflicts.
• Support the development of a work atmosphere which promotes a high quality of work life.
• Support the creation and maintenance of a culture of high performance and excellence.

Relationships with colleagues

• To act as a member of the staff team supporting colleagues and being prepared to give and receive support and advice as necessary.
• To participate in staff meetings as required.
• To act flexibly within reasonable bounds to ensure the necessary cover for the home.
• To inform and fully communicate with colleagues relevant information and developments, e.g. handover.

Household responsibilities

• To share in the practical activities necessary to maintain the care.
• To set high standards in home-making, including basic food preparation.
• To care for the fabric, equipment and grounds.
• To be accountable for monies allocated for specific purposes.
• To ensure health and safety standards are achieved and maintained.

Personal

• To Take responsibility for own professional development and keep abreast of good practice, company policy and procedures in order to develop skills, knowledge and experience and to undertake all mandatory training.
• To make use of regular professional supervision.
• To inform the Registered Manager via line management structure or other appropriate means of malpractice or evidence which may suggest this.

Additional information

It is the nature of the work of Acorns (Southern) Limited that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises so that tasks which are not specifically covered in the job description are undertaken.

These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description after consultation with the member of staff.

You will be required to become proficient in behavioural management techniques including physical intervention. We will provide Team Teach training to equip you with these skills.

Internal & external relationships

• To relate in a professional manner at all times with all members of staff and all external agencies and their representatives.
• To act as a role model to all in terms of behaviour, dress, punctuality and attendance.

Notes

The list above is not exhaustive and other duties may be attached to the post without changing the general character or level of responsibility associated with the post. This job description will be reviewed annually as part of the performance management process. A review can also be initiated outside of the annual review process by either the post holder or the Home Manager.

For more information please call 01489 532099 or apply in writing below

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