Area Manager Jark Recruitment - Luton, United Kingdom

Area Manager

Jark Recruitment - Luton, United Kingdom

Job Description

Area Manager
 
Reports to Director of Operations
Salary: up to £35K
This role is based in Luton
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Staff Management
 
v      Line managing all 4 Home Managers in Luton
v      Supervising 2 Handy Men and the Activities Coordinator
v      Carrying out monthly one-to-one supervision sessions and yearly appraisals with the Managers
v      Organising monthly managers’ meetings and keeping records of these
v      Developing a training matrix for staff across all homes to ensure that training is coordinated in the most efficient way possible 
v      Supporting Home Managers in staff disciplinary matters
v      Recruiting, shortlisting, interviewing and appointing where necessary   
v      Maintaining the Sponsor Management System and ensuring that Managers are keeping the correct information and completing the appropriate checks for their Migrant Workers
v      Liaising between Home Managers and Head Office to order equipment and supplies 
 
Audits
 
v      Reviewing Care Plans, Health and Safety, Medication, MAR Sheets and Quality Assurance
v      Signing off on action plans developed by home Managers
v      Reviewing policies and procedures annually in respect of changes in legislation
v      Keeping up to date records of Audits and action plans submitted by Home Managers
 
Quality Assurance
 
v      Providing an annual Quality Assurance report for all homes
v      Dealing with complaints from staff and service users
v      Undertaking monthly Quality Assurance Audits to ensure an continually improving service is provided 
v      Liaising with Local Officials and CQC
 
Other
 
v      Maintaining confidentiality regarding all aspects of care and management in the Homes
v      Improving systems and procedures across all homes
v      Assisting Managers with implementing new Policies and Procedures in their homes
v      Improving Occupancy across all homes
v      Other duties requested by the Director or Finance or the Director
 
Training and Development
 
v      Participating in a full induction at each home before starting work
v      Developing a detailed knowledge of the Policies and Procedures of the Homes
v      Attending training sessions when required (Health and Safety, Medication, SOVA, Fire Safety etc.)
v      Identifying your own training needs 
v      Attending monthly meetings with the Director, Director of Finance and Accountancy and Marketing and Operations Coordinator
 
Please note that these responsibilities are subject to change

Desired Skills & Experience

Personal Specification: 
 
Essential
 
v      Registered Managers Award or equivalent
v      NVQ Level 5 in Management
v      At least 3 years’ experience in home management  
v      Working knowledge of CQC requirements and the Health and Social Care Act 2008
v      Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
v      Proficient IT skills
v      Strong management and problem solving abilities
v      High attention to detail    
v      Full knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, including Environmental Health
v      Full knowledge of SOVA, DoLs and the Mental Capacity Act
 
Desirable
 
v      Experience of working in Dementia care
v      Degree qualified
v      UK Driving License