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Role Purpose
The Registered Care Home Manager is responsible for the overall management and leadership of the care home, ensuring high-quality, person-centered care is provided to all residents. This role involves ensuring the home operates in compliance with regulatory and legal standards, while also managing staff, budgets, and resident welfare.
Personal Attributes
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations effectively.
- High levels of integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism.
- Passion for delivering high-quality care and improving the lives of residents.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Management:
- Provide strong leadership to staff, promoting a positive, caring, and inclusive culture within the home.
- Oversee the daily operations of the care home, ensuring the home is well-organized and operates efficiently.
- Develop and implement care plans and procedures that ensure the highest standards of care.
- Ensure that the care home is fully compliant with relevant legislation, including Health and Social Care Act regulations.
- Ensure residents receive person-centered care that meets their physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Conduct regular assessments of residents to develop individual care plans that support their needs and preferences.
- Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and external stakeholders (GPs, social workers, etc.).
- Safeguard the health and well-being of all residents, including dealing with incidents, safeguarding concerns, and complaints promptly and appropriately.
3. Staff Management:
- Foster a collaborative team environment where staff are encouraged to share best practices.
- Organise staffing rotas and ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained at all times.
- Conduct staff appraisals, supervisions, and provide ongoing development opportunities.
4. Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure the care home meets all regulatory requirements as outlined by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) or other regulatory bodies.
- Stay updated with changes in laws, regulations, and best practices that impact the running of the care home.
- Prepare for and participate in inspections from CQC or other governing bodies, taking action to address any areas for improvement.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care plans, risk assessments, medication management, and other key documentation.
5.Health and Safety
- Ensure the home provides a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors by adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits, ensuring that any hazards are identified and rectified.
- Implement infection control measures, particularly in line with guidance from regulatory bodies and the NHS.
