| Created : |
8/5/2008 15:09 |
| Job type : |
Contract/ temporary/freelance |
| Start date : |
26 May 2008 |
| Salary : |
11.79 - 13.0 per hour |
| Location : |
Upfield, Horley, Surrey, RH6 7LA |
| Duration : |
0 days |
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| Job reference 18751 |
The Client is seek a candidate for thbelow:
Accountable to:
Home Manager
Accountable for:
Team Leaders, Housekeepers, Handyperson
Key responsibilities:
Management
? To deputise for the Home Manager in their absence.
? To support the development and delivery of the Business Plan, assisting with controlling expenditure, marketing the home, and maintaining occupancy.
? To assist in the smooth operation of the home in accordance with Anchor?s policies, the National Care Standards, and other legislation directly affecting the home and its residents.
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To support the maintenance of agreed income and expenditure levels.
? To work with the Senior Team to ensure effective recruitment, supervision, and training of staff in accordance with Anchor?s Equal Opportunities and other Human Resources policies.
? To be responsible for the effective delivery of the home?s rota ensuring adequate staffing levels in accordance with NCSC standards.
? To ensure the home?s fixtures, fittings and d?cor are kept well maintained, supervising repairs and purchases as required, providing a safe and secure environment for residents.
? To assist the Home Manager to comply with Health & Safety legislation and Anchor?s policies.
? To be involved in the internal quality assessment/verification process, travelling to other homes as required.
? To act as NVQ assessor/verifier as required.
? To attend regional meetings as required.
? To undertake and deliver induction and other training, as required by Anchor, and follow the guidance received.
? To maintain confidentiality in accordance with Anchor?s procedures.
? To undertake on-call and/or "sleep-in" duties as required.
? To delegate appropriate areas of work.
Care Delivery
? To support the effective implementation of the care planning and delivery process, ensuring all National Care Standards and Anchor standards are met.
? To be responsible for the delivery of social activity within the home, and ensuring residents are able to participate in chosen activities in their local community.
? To maintain high standards of care practice, and report any incidences of suspected poor practice or abuse in line with Anchor?s Rights and Responsibilities.
Customer Focus
? To assist in the design, development and delivery of the service based on customer needs and expectations.
? To promote a positive professional image by effective communication within the home and with external agencies.
? To respond to complaints in line with procedure as required.
? To maintain the home as a pleasant, friendly and secure place to live.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE
Experience
? Proven Care background and staff management experience with NVQ3 Health & Social Care or working towards.
? Knowledge of managing a budget and working to a Business Plan.
? Experience of working with and empathising with older people.
? Full understanding of the National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for older people and their impact in care and management practice.
? Current knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and application of Health and Safety practice.
? Experience in the management, development and recruitment of staff including handling conflict, disciplinary action etc.
? Effective use of staff resources, including Anchor support services.
? Demonstrate awareness of different values/cultures amongst residents and staff.
? Knowledge of Equal Opportunities and employment legislation.
? Uses IT skills effectively to meet the demands of own workload and seeks to maximise the use of IT systems to enhance service delivery in future.
Skills and abilities
? Organises time, prioritises activities and uses available resources to ensure tasks are completed to deadline and in accordance with business priorities.
? Articulate, communicates clearly and confidently both in one to one and group situations
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This temporary/contract job is managed by Matrix Managed Services on behalf of the client. As they are managed on behalf of the client, we would ask you not to contact them directly.
If you do have a question about your application please e-mail pjdqueries@matrixmanage.com
Your application will be handled solely by Matrix Managed Services. Please note, if you are successfully short listed, you will be contacted and asked to supply references, work eligibility and, if necessary, CRB information.
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