Downing Care is looking for a Care Home Manager for Tall Oaks, a 6 bed care home in Farnborough, Hampshire. The home, established in 2005, has a CQC rating of GOOD.

Tall Oaks is a specialist care home providing support for young adults with physical and learning disabilities and our areas of expertise includes the care and management of those with Sensory Impairment, Epilepsy, Autism and Rett Syndrome.

We are looking for a Care Home Manager who wants to make a difference to peoples lives and who wants to lead a staff team to do the same. Someone who will embrace the ideals that we hold in giving our residents as good a life as we can and who will go the extra mile for them.

This is not just a job it requires heart and passion and the will to achieve for others. We are looking for someone with initiative and passion for working with young adults who have physical and/or learning disabilities.

If you are a dynamic, motivational manager that can demonstrate great leadership skills and the ability to think outside the box, then I would love to hear from you.

We have introduced a bonus scheme for the successful candidate for the role.

The total amount of the bonus is £1250.00 ( payable over a 6 month period ).

We would love the Care Home Manager to have the following experience:

Leadership and People Management

• Lead by example and develop a skilled and effective staff team who will consistently deliver a person centred service.
• Develop a positive working environment which nurtures staff and rewards good practice.
• Ensure all staff are engaged in a programme of training and personal development.
• Ensure professional standards are maintained through the provision of regular supervision and annual appraisal to all staff.

Resident Support the post holder is required to ensure:

• Safety and delivery of an appropriate and professional service to all residents through the implementation of an up to date Care Plan, comprehensive Risk Assessments, Care Reviews, Health Reviews, Medication reviews and Health Checks etc.
• That each resident is given opportunities both in the home and in the community to engage in a wide range of activities and social events.
• All residents medication is managed safely and appropriately, that it is reviewed, received, stored and administered according to the prescribed guidance and Company policies.
• Good communication with residents families and professionals involved in their care.

Quality management

• Ensure the Home is run in line with Statutory and Company Policies.
• Ensure the home complies with the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
• Develop a culture which enables staff members to maximise their development and create areas of expertise within the service.
• Undertake a programme of Audits to ensure the service is continuously reviewed and improved.

Financial

• Manage delegated budgets to ensure resources are used to best effect, in line with Company policy and procedure.
• Report financial discrepancies to the Operations Manager.
• Ensure staff work to and comply with financial systems in line with company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure that all residents are supported with their finances and that their benefits are reviewed and managed appropriately with them.

Health and Safety

• Ensure information is collated and recorded in line with the Company and CQC requirements.
• Manage the appropriate maintenance of records and personal information in line with the Data Protection Act and to the standards required by Information Governance.
• To ensure all required annual reviews are completed and necessary action taken to address and shortcomings or required safety developments.
• To attend monthly manager meetings and contribute to the Health and Safety agenda.

Equity and Diversity

• Ensure information is collated and recorded in line with Statutory and CQC requirements.
• Manage the appropriate maintenance of records and personal information in line with the Data Protection Act and to the standards required by Information Governance.
• To attend monthly manager meetings and contribute to the agenda.

Salary, Working Hours and Benefits:

• Full time post 40 hours per week
• Salary 30K + depending on experience
• Performance related annual bonus
• Free parking on site
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank holidays
• Free meals on duty and a paid lunch break