Care Home Manager- Nurse manager

Job Description: Care Home Manager

Job Title: Care Home Manager

Location: Nursing Home

Care Type: Nursing and Residential

Number of Residents: 40/50

Reports to: Regional Manager & Directors

Salary: £48-50K

Overview:

A well-established care home, providing high-quality nursing and residential care for up to 50 residents. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Care Home Manager to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the home. The Care Home Manager will ensure that all residents receive person-centred care, that high standards of care are consistently maintained, and that the home complies with CQC regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:
• Lead and manage the team at the service fostering a positive and inclusive working environment.
• Oversee the provision of high-quality care to all residents, ensuring that care is delivered in line with individual care plans.
• Ensure that staffing levels are adequate and that the home is staffed by trained, motivated, and caring individuals.
• Provide effective leadership to all staff, ensuring that training and development opportunities are offered and that appraisals and performance management are regularly conducted.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, their families, staff, and external healthcare professionals.
• Care Standards:
• Ensure that the home operates in full compliance with CQC standards and all relevant legislative frameworks.
• Conduct regular audits and ensure that care plans are accurately maintained and implemented and follow the care homes Quality Assurance Programs.
• Monitor the well-being of residents, ensuring that care is person-centred and tailored to individual needs.
• Implement and monitor quality assurance measures to ensure continuous improvement in care delivery.
• Oversee and manage the delivery of nursing care in the home, ensuring that clinical governance standards are maintained.
• Health and Safety:
• Ensure that the home is a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors by adhering to health and safety regulations.
• Oversee the management of infection prevention and control measures.
• Conduct regular fire drills and ensure that fire safety procedures are followed.
• Ensure all accidents and incidents are recorded, reported, and investigated in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure that the Nursing Home meets and exceeds the requirements of external regulators, including the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
• Ensure the home is prepared for CQC inspections and respond to any findings, ensuring the implementation of improvement plans where necessary.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection.
• Financial Management:
• Manage the budget for the home, ensuring that resources are used effectively and that financial targets are met.
• Monitor and control costs, including staffing and supplies, ensuring that the home remains financially viable.
• Ensure occupancy levels are maximised by working closely with local authorities, commissioning teams, and families.
• Review and manage contracts with service providers, ensuring value for money and continuity of service.
• Resident Well-being and Family Engagement:
• Ensure that residents have access to a full range of activities that promote their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents' families and ensure that communication is transparent and open at all times.
• Handle complaints and concerns raised by residents or their families in a professional, empathetic, and timely manner.
• Organise regular resident and family meetings to provide updates on the running of the home and address any concerns.
• Community Engagement:
• Foster a positive reputation for the service within the local community by building relationships with health professionals, local authorities, and community organisations.
• Promote the home through engagement in local events and activities to maintain high occupancy levels.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications:
• Registered Nurse (desirable but not essential).
• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification (or working towards)
• Managerial qualification in care (desirable).
• Experience:
• Minimum of 3-5 years of management experience in a nursing or residential care home setting.
• Strong leadership and people management experience, with a track record of managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in managing budgets and ensuring financial sustainability.
• Knowledge and experience of working with CQC regulations and other relevant legislative frameworks.
• Skills and Competencies:
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Compassionate and empathetic, with a strong commitment to delivering person-centred care.
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to handle complex situations.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including care management software and Microsoft Office.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Resident satisfaction levels.
• Staff retention and satisfaction.
• Compliance with CQC standards and other regulatory bodies.
• Financial performance, including occupancy levels and budget control.
• Incident management and reduction of risks within the home.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Pension scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Paid NMC fees for Nursing Managers only

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £48,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person