Unit Manager Care

Abney Court
Abney Hall Park

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Abney Hall Park

Job Summary

To lead the care team during any allotted span of duty ensuring that the personal care of residents is maintained on a daily basis according to individual needs and capabilities.

To actively promote and encourage as much personal independence and choice as possible in the activities of daily living undertaken by the residents within the care home.

To act as the company's representative on site, promoting the company's image and ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities

To ensure that the care, welfare and safety of all residents is of the highest possible standard, taking full responsibility for adherence to statutory regulations.
To promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships between colleagues/residents and colleagues/relatives.
To be responsible for the admission of any new residents to the home for the purpose of assessment/evaluation, and establishment of a good mutual relationship with the Care UK Admission and Discharge Policy.
To be responsible for a physical/psychological assessment of new residents on admission to the home.
To institute individualised care plans according to the care process.
To institute individual therapy plans in consultation with other health professionals as appropriate.
To update existing care plans for every resident according to changes in the status of the resident on a daily basis.
To be aware of psychological change in residents and report such to the home manager or deputy manager.
To disseminate any relevant information regarding new or existing residents where appropriate, remembering the principles of confidentiality.
To be responsible for the safe administration and recording of all medication prescribed by the resident's medical practitioner.
To be responsible for the custody and safe dispersal of all medication brought into the home, by either residents or the pharmacist.
To act as advocate as and when appropriate.
To liaise with visiting members of the medical and associated professions who may visit the care home and record outcome of the same ensuring that prescribed or recommended treatment is carried out.
To liaise with relatives as appropriate and record outcome of conversations.
To supervise all dietary needs of residents as appropriate and ensure that individual requirements are met as far as possible.
To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for the residents and to make the care home as stimulating and attractive to live in as possible.
To be responsible for the care and protection of patients’ property.
Observe requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 where applicable.
To be familiar with the location of all documents appertaining to statutory requirements that you may be required to show to any inspecting body.
To be available at all times to discuss any queries or concerns that anyone wishes to raise within the home.
To ensure that confidential information regarding residents and colleagues received from the home manager is safeguarded.
To ensure that the welfare, morale and safety of all personnel in the home is of the highest standard.
To be involved in any team or individual training/teaching orientation programmes as required and to take an active interest in promoting new concepts of care after consultation with the home manager.
To attend such training programmes/courses as are available and necessary to keep up to date and further existing personal knowledge.
To inform the home manager of the condition/progress of all residents on a daily basis.
To seek advice from the home manager if in any doubt about policy/procedure to be followed regarding any untoward occurrence in the care home.
To ensure that the company's image is maintained appropriately, by promoting the professional appearance/manner of all members of the care home team.
It may be necessary to assist with the recruitment process as directed by the home manager. The company's recruitment procedures must be followed at all times.
To maintain efficient control and use of bank and agency staff ensuring that staffing levels are in accordance with company policy.
Instigate investigation into complaints or accidents involving residents and/or colleagues.
To ensure compliance with all statutory requirements in record keeping, documentation, time, health and safety and security as detailed in the company's policies.
Ensure that any non-care home personnel including contractors are monitored when on site.
Ensure that the correct supplies are purchased from the nominated supplier.
To undertake any specific duties as delegated by the home manager on an ad hoc basis.
Due to the senior nature of this post the home manager may require duties to be undertaken which may initially appear to be outside the remit of this job description and may involve additional working hours. The postholder will be required to meet these requirements as and when delegated by the home manager.

Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults/Mental Capacity Act

To complete training on Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and the Mental Capacity Act and be able to understand and implement SVA and MHA policies and procedures taking responsibility for reporting any safeguarding concerns to the senior person on duty or on-call Regional Director.

Health and Safety

As an employee of Care UK, the post holder has a duty under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, to:

Take reasonable care of the health and safety of themselves and all other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
Co-operate with their employer to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and the Health and Safety policies and procedures of the organisation, not intentionally or recklessly interfere with, or misuse, anything provided in theinterests of health, safety, or welfare, in pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions.
To ensure that adequate measures are taken to protect the health and safety of all staff including the maintenance and upkeep of a safe environment.

Data Protection

The post holder must at all times respect the confidentiality of information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and the company's ISO27001 accreditation. This includes, if required to do so, obtain, process and/or use information held on a computer in a fair and lawful way, to hold data only for the specified registered purposes and to use or disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably required
This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification

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At a glance

Location

Abney Hall Park
Manchester Road
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 2PD

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Pay

Up to £15.75

Shifts

Days

Contract

Permanent

Reference

12771

Why work at Abney Court

At Care UK's Abney Court in Cheadle, providing the highest standard of care for residents is at the heart of what we do. As part of our friendly team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and the support to go far.

Our team works in a purpose-built care home set within the beautiful grounds of Abney Hall Park. We provide residential, dementia and short-term care with fantastic facilities for residents, including a cinema, cafe and hair salon, as well as beautiful landscaped gardens.

We truly believe that every one of us makes a difference. If you're a passionate, caring individual who works well in a team, consider a rewarding career at Abney Court.

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A care career at Care UK

Develop a fulfilling career as part of a caring and supportive team at Care UK. If you're passionate about helping others, we'll offer you a rewarding job with excellent training opportunities so you can continue to develop your skills.

Whether you’re new to care or are already a committed carer looking to take the next step in your career, at Care UK you can find a fulfilling career as part of a close-knit, friendly team.

Everyone needs to feel motivated and rewarded, so we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. Read more here.

Here at Care UK, we want all our colleagues to have a long and successful career with us. Our vision is to provide an inclusive training culture that empowers all colleagues with sector-leading development opportunities. View our opportunities for apprenticeships, development programmes and career progression.

At Care UK, we're proud to promote our diverse workforce and are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture. Our teams’ wellbeing is our top priority, and we believe it’s important to foster a culture of promoting open and honest conversations. Read more here.

As a colleague at Care UK, we believe it’s important that you know what you can expect from your manager to ensure people are fairly treated and properly recognised from day one. Our People Promise sets out clearly what you can expect from your manager and Care UK.

Trusted to care

A closely-knit team of managers, carers, nurses and support colleagues – and each of us is dedicated to your loved one’s care, health and wellbeing.

I began my career in care as a Care Assistant and with support and encouragement from my managers, I’ve worked my way up to Team Leader, then Discharge Coordinator, then Deputy Manager and now Home Manager. I’m preparing to do my Level 5 qualification to further build on my skills.

I joined Care UK because of its strong reputation and the support and opportunities it offers for progression.

To do this role well, you need strong communication skills, the ability to see the bigger picture, and a calm, solution-focused mindset. The most important part of my role is overseeing all aspects of care and making sure every resident receives the highest standard of support.

A career highlight for me has been achieving my current position. The most rewarding part of my role is that I get to make a real difference to the lives of Abney Court residents every.

Outside of work, I enjoy listening to music and spending time with my family and friends.

Julie McDowell Home Manager

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