Home Manager

Honeycomb is delighted to be partnering with a charitable organisation in the recruitment of their permanent, full time, Home Manager, at £43,764, based fully on site in Newcastle, County Down.

About the Organisation:

This is a well-established charitable organisation with a strong background in social outreach and providing community services, highlighting their commitment to philanthropic efforts across global missions and societal well being. The organisation plays a key role in ministering to the physical needs of the people.

Your Role:

This role is fundamental to ensuring smooth running of the care home. Some main responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the daily care & well-being of residents inc. ensuring safe storage of medication & medical records
• Regular assessment & monitoring of resident's progress, reviewing care plans, providing feedback to residents, relatives and allied professionals
• Maintaining accurate, up to date records of care, ensuring confidential storage
• Ensuring that in-house programmes & activities are delivered to meet the physical, social, emotional & spiritual needs of the residents
• Organising regular resident's meetings
• Interviewing & assessing prospective residents both permanent and for respite care
• Responsible for staff management practices within the Home, including recruitment & selection, staff procedures i.e. disciplinaries, absence, complaints etc.
• Holding regular staff meetings, ensuring good communication & work practices
• Key role in the overall work of the Council, attending meetings, working groups etc.
• Organise & participate in the Home's emergency call arrangements
• Encourage & support volunteers
• Promote & market the Home within the wider community e.g. undertaking speaking engagements, articles, website etc.
• Submitting reports to the Regional Care Manager monthly
• Responsible for communications with residents families, next of kin & other professional staff involved
• Maintenance requirements & dealing with general enquires about the Home
• Managing the Home within approved budgets, preparing rotas, monthly reports, ordering supplies, collection of fees & keeping financial records updated
• Ensuring all residents receive the appropriate pastoral care
• Oversee the day support facility, forwarding plans for people living locally
• Adjusting the service provision to meet the changing needs of residents i.e. dementia provision

Your Experience:

• Min 4 years' experience working in a health & social care setting & 2 years' experience within operational management in a similar health & social care setting
• Desired to hold relevant qualifications within Health & Social Care Management if the above criteria is not met at min Level 5 alongside practical experience
• Experience improving service quality and staff management
• Must either hold a social work qualification or be a registered nurse/registered with the Health Professions Council
• Strong interpersonal skills, caring and committed approach
• Good written communication
• Ability to motivate and work as part of a team, alongside being a leader
• Highly organised, adaptable and flexible approach
• Ability to take initiatives in proposals for developing aspects of the work
• Must be available for flexible working including occasional evening/weekend as required, adaptable in responding to emergency calls

Your Package/Benefits:

• Competitive Salary £43,764
• 25 Days holiday
• Additional 14 days stat leave
• Employer pension contribution

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Caila Cunningham at Honeycomb on 028 90131221, caila.c@honeycomb.jobs.

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