Job Detail

Home Manager

Care home: Brewster House

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

About Runwood Homes:

At Runwood Homes we are proud of our reputation as a successful and growing care homes group. At a time when the industry is under intense scrutiny our continued success stems from the consistent quality of care we provide. Our skilled and motivated staff teams are dedicated in giving attention to detail with every resident, day care and respite care client we serve.

Runwood Homes Group invests heavily in internal, external, and e.training programmes for our staff at every level. As we move forward our reputation for providing innovative care for people living with dementia continues to grow.

Job Overview:

Responsible for the 24 Hour smooth running of the home. Must have strong leadership and organisational skills to ensure high standards of care and business efficiency. Ability to prepare monthly reports collected for the Board of Directors and the Care Quality Commission. Good communication skills are essential to liaise with the residents’ families, friends, GP, community nurses, specialist, pharmacists, local authorities, local councils, voluntary bodies and any other associations related to the care for the elderly.

Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by applicant. The employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010.

Experience / Qualification:

NVQ Level 5 or equivalent in Health and Social Care or robust Home Manager experience
Day to day operational management across the home
Act as the first point of contact for home enquiries
Supervise management development, resident satisfaction and the overall welfare of our home team
Network with healthcare professionals and within the local community to improve relations and generate business opportunities.
Provide support to other departments and key stakeholders, ensuring that existing policies and procedures are understood and adhered to and providing advice regarding their application
Working knowledge of the KLOES and how this transfers in care practice.
Experience working with vulnerable individuals and how to ensure their rights are safeguarded
Practical experience of caring for those living with mental frailty and different forms of dementia
Confident to engage with other healthcare professionals
Confident building relationships and links with the local community to appeal to the self-pay market

Benefits:

Employee Assistance Programme offering support and counselling in a number of different categories which is available to both you and your immediate family.
Access to thousands of discounts through schemes such as;
Blue light card
Concerts for carers
Discounts for carers
Free DBS Check
33 days annual leave
Pension scheme

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.