Job Specifics
- Reference No: SA306
- Location: East Kilbride
- Hours: Full Time (predominantly Mon-Fri 9-5 some flexibility required across early mornings, evenings and weekends)
- Salary: Competitive Salary
- Closing date: Thursday 12th October 2024
- Why should I apply for this role: Competitive Salary and Benefits
Job Overview
A new opportunity for an experienced Care Home Manager in East Kilbride has arisen.
As the Care Home Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the care home’s operations, ensuring the highest quality of care and a safe, comfortable environment for our residents.
Your leadership and management skills will play a vital role in the wellbeing of our residents and the success of our care home. Your passion for the job will enable you to provide person-centred care that is second to none and help motivate and develop your team.
We are ideally looking for someone with previous Home Manager experience, managing a service of a similar size. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead our Care Home, working with a company that is growing and moving towards implementation of new technologies to support the people living in our services.
What do we offer you in return for your motivation and outstanding work?
- A competitive Salary
- 34 days pro rata holidays
- Bonus Scheme
- Wage stream – access of up to 50% of wages before pay day.
- High street discount through Blue Light Card.
- Premium BorrowMyDoggy membership – as it says on the tin, borrowing a dog!
- Vivup Employee Benefits Programme. Including cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, free
- counselling services, savings on food and drink, leisure activities, shopping and much more!
- induction and training programmes.
- Paid NMC Fees for Registered Nurses
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Key Tasks
- Provide strategic leadership and management for the care home.
- Oversee and coordinate all aspects of resident care.
- Manage a staff team to provide high standards of care & Support.
- Develop and implement care plans.
- Implement policies in compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Manage and mentor a team of care employees, ensuring their professional development and wellbeing.
- Ensure effective staff scheduling and proper staffing levels.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, families, and external agencies as needed.
- Maintain accurate records and reports relating to resident care and facility operations.
- Manage the care home’s budget and financial resources.
- Maintain a safe and hygienic environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Address and resolve resident and family concerns in a compassionate and effective manner.
- Conduct employee appraisals and supervisions.
- Keep updated on industry best practices and regulations to continually improve the care home.
Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience etc
- Proven experience as a Care Home Manager or in a similar senior management role.
- SVQ Level 4 in Leadership and Management.
- Registered Nurse with active NMC nursing pin, or ability to register with the SSSC as a Manager of a Care Service.
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
- Ability to make critical decisions and problem-solve effectively.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Compassion, empathy, and a commitment to providing the best care for residents.
- Strong knowledge of care home regulations, compliance, and best practice, including care inspectorate standards.
Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required
- This position requires a PVG and two references.