Deputy Home Manager (Nvq 3)

• Location: 

  Houghton le Spring, Sunderland

• Posted: 23/10/2009 16:04

Deputy Home Manager (Nvq 3)

Location: Houghton le Spring

To oversee / maintain the care of Clients within the Care Centre. In the

absence of the Home Manager, to take responsibility for the day-to-day

running of the Care Centre, and ensure that all Company policies and

procedures, and all legal requirements, are adhered to within the

defined timescales.



MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES



Care:



Ensure all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Care Centre, and to the creation of an atmosphere conductive to the best interests of Clients.
In a Nursing Care setting, interact with Clients to ensure that their health care needs are being met and resolve any problems where appropriate. In a Residential Care setting, liaise with the District Nurse regarding Clients’ health care needs.
Administer prescribed medicines and maintain the necessary records as per Company guidelines.
Support and assist the Home Manager in auditing Care Plan documentation, to ensure best practice.


Communication:



Maintain effective communications with the Home Manager.
As requested by, and/or in the absence of, the Home Manager maintain effective communications with Clients, Relatives, Staff Members, Operations Manager, Divisional Office and any other concerned bodies.
Obtain a report from the Person in Charge, and advise the Home Manager, regarding any incident / accident, and the status of any Clients whose care / health is causing concern.
Supervise visits and liaise with GPs in order to establish a good relationship between GPs / Health Care Professionals and the Care Centre.
Arrange / participate in Staff and Client meetings as and when required.


Budgetary / Financial Control:



Manage, monitor and maintain budgets agreed by the Home Manager and Divisional Office. Wherenecessary, in the absence of the Home Manager, take corrective action in conjunction with the Operations Manager.


Human Resources (HR):



Adhere to, and implement, all HR policies & procedures.
In the absence of the Home Manager, in conjunction with the Operations Manager, endeavour to fill any Staff vacancy by advertising in the job centre or by contacting the HR Department. Interview for new Staff Members with the Home Manager as and when required, in line with the Company’s Recruitment policy.
In the absence of the Home Manager, maintain correct records of working hours of all Staff Members.
Ensure all Staff Members are aware of the Company’s Whistleblowing procedure.
Implement and initiate training for all Staff Members on the Company’s Equal Opporunities policy.
In the absence of the Administrator and Home Manager, ensure continuity of the Payroll.


Marketing:



In the absence of the Home Manager, and in conjunction with the Operations Manager, endeavour to fill any Client vacancy by liaising with Social Services and health authorities/boards and assessing/selecting suitable Clients. (These places are to be offered within the normal terms of residency and the fee structure in operation within the Care Centre at the time).
Ensure a viewing room is suitably presented and available at all times (unless Care Centre is fully occupied).


Training & Development:



Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.


Health & Safety:



Report immediately to the Home Manager any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another. Be responsible for infection control in the absence of the Home Manager.
In the absence of the Home Manager, carry out duties as "Responsible Officer" for the Care Centre in line with CSCI/Care Commission guidelines, the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and Fire Regulations.
Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.


Requirements
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS



Required:



1st Level Nurse (Nursing Care Centre) or NVQ Level 3 in Care of the Elderly (Residential Care Centre)
Previous management/supervisory experience
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Team player
Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group
Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)


Desired:



Care for the Elderly experience / qualification
Minimum two years management / supervisory experience

To apply for this position please forward your CV to admin@caremaria.co.uk or call 0845 838 7551.

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