General Manager

Who are we?To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.Oyster Care Homes are focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team.Your role will be based in Copperfield CourtWe will ensure that every team member is offered the opportunity to develop their skills and to progress if desired. We believe that caring, compassionate people can find a rewarding career in helping others and that it is our duty to help and encourage them to do so.The RoleWe are currently recruiting a General Manager, to take overall responsibility and manage all aspects in the day‑to‑day running of the home. You will promote a caring environment which provides Residents with a high standard of specialised personal care, meeting individual needs and ensuring everyone is treated with respect and dignity, and rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.You will supervise, monitor and evaluate the care delivered to Residents, checking that legal requirements are met along with the highest standard as expected within the Care Home.Key ResponsibilitiesTo manage the day‑to‑day running of all aspects of the home including the standards and quality of care, recruitment and training issues, communication with the team, the premises of the Care Home and financial matters.To recognise and assess individuals' needs, involving relevant professional agencies and relatives where needed, in order to formulate personalised care plans for each individual.To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to Residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.Responsible for understanding and complying with statutory and legal requirements relevant throughout the home.Follow residents' individual care plans, administer medication to Residents as prescribed, accurately maintain appropriate records for both, order, check in and control stock of Residents' prescribed medication and maintain systems to ensure effective stock management of all products.To be an active and encouraging Manager, establish and maintain effective means of communication and good relationships with all stakeholders both internal and external.Responsible for the recruitment of suitable team members, effective inductions and CIS standards take place, training needs for the team are identified and met; carry out regular supervisions, assessments, lead team meetings, ensuring the Care Home is a friendly and supportive environment.Responsible for organising the team including arranging rotas, ensuring adequate team members are employed and managing team absence.Responsible for controlling and monitoring the budget and expenditure of the Home, preparing monthly cash flow reports for the Directors and accurately recording all financial information.To support residents with their personal financial arrangements, maintaining confidentiality of all information.Responsible for the marketing, promotion and sales of the Home.To deal with all prospective Residents including providing relevant information and guided tours, assessing new Residents and negotiating appropriate fees; welcome new Residents, complete appropriate records and paperwork and ensure adequate arrangements are made for every Resident.Essential SkillsAbility to control and manage budgets and accountsKnowledge of the principles of sales and marketingSkilled in the recruitment, selection and retention of staffCommitted to a structured approach to training and development of staffUnderstanding of the Health & Social Care Act and Health & Safety legislationLeadership qualities, enthusiasm along with influencing and motivational skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsProfessional, confident and warm personalityHave a caring disposition, reliable and punctualDesirable SkillsUnderstanding of Bognor Regis's local authorityExperience with regulatory bodiesKnowledge of Person Centred Software (PCS)We are looking for individuals who have a passion for care (first and foremost) and those who are keen to be the best in the sector. You will work as part of a dynamic care team, ensuring the home adheres to the necessary requirements and procedures at all times.Hours of workYour hours of work will be , Monday to Friday with an element of flexibility as and when required. This will equate to 40 hours per week in total.This is a varied and rewarding role that will no doubt provide you with a feeling of job satisfaction. xpwpeyx If you are seeking an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking organisation, then this could be the job for youWe will offerPERMANENT contract of employmentCOMPETITIVE rate of paySupport you to complete an NVQ qualification (fully funded)Enhanced DBS check (fully funded)A job with PURPOSE and SATISFACTIONFully funded Blue Light CardPay DayBreakfastFree Meal on ShiftExperienceCare home: 5 years (preferred)Management: 2 years (preferred)Our screening and recruitment process is conducted in line with Oyster Care Homes' Safeguarding Policy.Job TypesFull-time, Permanent#J-18808-Ljbffr